Volvo S80 2011
Model S80 made in 2011 by Volvo got 5 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 37 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningair bags, engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V489000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 11/19/2009 to 06/22/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 9746 | 10/20/2010 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 10/13/2010 | 10/14/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 s80, xc70, model year 2011 xc60 and model year 2010 v70 vehicles. there may be an intermittent fault in the driver's airbag clockspring wiring connector for the supplemental restraint system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all, and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a metal shim in the driver's air bag clockspring wiring connector. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on or before october 29, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r229.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V579000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 6046 | 12/13/2010 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/17/2010 | 11/19/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011, s80, s60, xc70 and xc60 vehicles. the software calibration for the fuel cut-off functionality in the engine control module (ecm) is too sensitive. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Sudden engine stall could occur increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will update the ecm and tcm with new software free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 10, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or at customercare@volvoforlife.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r234.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V317000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 1469 | 08/10/2012 | MFR | Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC | 07/06/2012 | 07/06/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 s80 vehicles. a software error may prevent the transmission from downshifting such as shifting from fifth to fourth gear when coasting. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software to the transmission control module, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 10, 2012. owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The volvo recall campaign number is 255.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TJ-26091 | 03/29/2012 | 10043879 | Volvo: when using low octane in vehicle, it hesitates upon accelerating and high altitude or hot ambient temperature, makes it worse. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| TJ-14902 | 11/19/2010 | 10037485 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| TJ-14902 | 11/19/2010 | 10037485 | Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. there is a cem recovery method. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| RTJ-20756 | 06/11/2012 | TJ-20756-2 | 10032914 | Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe | 06/11/2010 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TJ-26091 | 03/29/2012 | 10043879 | Volvo: when using low octane in vehicle, it hesitates upon accelerating and high altitude or hot ambient temperature, makes it worse. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| TJ-24643.1.5 | 04/10/2012 | 10044146 | Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol. *pe | 05/15/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Volvo: when a trailer is attached that has led lights there may be a lighting problem. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-21297-2 | 12/07/2010 | 10037819 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| US20532 | 01/28/2011 | 10037901 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| US20532 | 01/28/2011 | 10037901 | Volvo: when there are fuel pressure/guage problems there is a process for determining the fault. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
| TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
| TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Volvo: child lock service required message may appear with four possible trouble codes present, but the latch will still function. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Volvo: child lock service required message may appear with four possible trouble codes present, but the latch will still function. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| TJ-23905 | 05/05/2011 | 10039104 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TJ-26091 | 03/27/2012 | 10043899 | Volvo: hesitation upon acceleration. *kb | 05/01/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| US16761 | 01/05/2011 | 10037893 | Volvo: there is a software update. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| TJ-US16761 | 05/25/2012 | TJ-16761-1.13 | 10037893 | Volvo: there is a software update. *rm updated 4/11/2012. *kb updated 4/13/12. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe updated 6/4/12. *pe | 06/07/2011 |
| US16761 | 01/05/2011 | 10037893 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TJ-25330 | 02/06/2012 | 10043878 | Volvo: front seat fails to work properly. power adjustment, heating and/or folding seat is inoperative. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||||
| US24111 | 01/06/2011 | 10037898 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| US24111 | 01/06/2011 | 10037898 | Volvo: rear seat entertainment is not working because of an electrical harness. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| TJ-25330 | 02/06/2012 | 10043878 | Volvo: front seat fails to work properly. power adjustment, heating and/or folding seat is inoperative. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||||
| TJ-25330 | 02/06/2012 | 10043878 | Volvo: front seat fails to work properly. power adjustment, heating and/or folding seat is inoperative. *pe | 04/30/2012 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| SB-64-230 | 10/27/2010 | 10035124 | Volvo: steering gear extended warranty. volvo has determined that there is the potential for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. this can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting in internal corrosion and oil seepage. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| TSB-15636 | 10/27/2010 | 10034706 | Volvo: steering gear extended warranty information. had voluntarily extended warranty coverage on certain model and model year vehicles for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. this can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting | 01/05/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| PB64-252 | 04/24/2012 | 10044088 | Volvo: parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js | 05/09/2012 | |
| SMB-64-252 | 04/24/2012 | 10044090 | Volvo: service campaign. volvo cars north america, llc on behalf of volvo car corporation, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js | 05/09/2012 | |
| PB64-252 | 04/24/2012 | SC64-252 | 10044088 | Volvo: parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2012 s60, xc60 and xc70 vehicles. *js updated | 05/09/2012 |
| PB64-252 | 04/24/2012 | SC64-252 | 10044088 | Volvo: see document search button for owner letter. parts bulletins. reference smb64-252 and tj26218. volvo cars of north american, llc, has decided to launch a service campaign on certain model year 2010-2012 s80, 2010 v70 and 2011-2 | 05/09/2012 |
| US26218 | 04/19/2012 | 10044082 | Volvo: volvo has identified the noise reduction casing on the electric hydraulic power assisted steering (ehpas) pump, may absorb water and expose the pump housing to moisture. over a long period of time this could negatively affect the ope | 05/09/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| TJ-25336 | 11/28/2012 | 10047942 | Volvo: unstable rear suspension, pull or drift due to incorrect wheel alignment or rear wheel camber angle or on uneven road would have clunking or knocking noise from rear suspension due front bushing, in rear longitudinal stay, failed. m | 12/10/2012 | |
| TJ-23844-2 | 12/22/2010 | 10037827 | Volvo: there is a knocking noise in the rear suspension because of a loose spring aide. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| TJ-23844-2 | 12/22/2010 | 10037827 | Ready | 06/06/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/09/2012 | 34000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volvo s80. the contact was sitting at a complete stop when a preceding vehicle reversed and abruptly crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained severe injuries to the right arm, shoulder and neck. in addition, the passenger sustained whiplash. a police report was filed of the incident. the contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene of the crash. the vehicle was taken to a collision center and repaired for the front end damage. the defective air bags had not been repaired. the contact stated that in 2011, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v489000 (air bags:frontal) although there was no malfunction with the air bag at that time. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000. | |||
| 09/09/2012 | 34000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 volvo s80. the contact was sitting at a complete stop when a preceding vehicle reversed and abruptly crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained severe injuries to the right arm, shoulder and neck. in addition, the passenger sustained whiplash. a police report was filed of the incident. the contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene of the crash. the vehicle was taken to a collision center and repaired for the front end damage. the defective air bags had not been repaired. the contact stated that in 2011, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v489000 (air bags:frontal) although there was no malfunction with the air bag at that time. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000. kmj | |||
| 09/09/2012 | 34000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 volvo s80. while the contact was at a complete stop, the proceeding vehicle unexpectedly traveled in reverse and crashed into the front end of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy with the intense impact. the driver sustained severe injuries to the right arm, shoulder area and neck. in addition, the passenger suffered from whiplash. a police report was filed of the incident. the contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. the vehicle was taken to a collision center and repaired for the front end damage. the defective air bags had not been repaired. in 2011, the vehicle was repaired for a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v489000 (air bags:frontal); although there was no malfunction with the air bag. recently, the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000. js | |||