I ordered my s80 from autonation volvo irvine april 23, 2013. It was manufactured on july 4, 2013 and I accepted delivery at the volvo facility in gothenburg. I immediately returned the auto to volvo for shipment to the us. I received the car on oct 11. I took the car to autonation for service on oct 9, 2013, feb 11, 2014, july 18, 2014, aug 31, 2015, june 9 and june june 15, 2016. Each time I told the service representative that the car has an intermittent problem of the transmission surging when slowing down at low speeds such as when stopping for a traffic signal.. On june 9 and 15, 2016, I informed the service representative that the problem appears to be similar to the transmission control problem described in the federal safety agency campaign number 12v317200 dated july 06, 2012 for models manufactured in 2011. I was always told by the service representatives that there is no recall for my 2014 and that they found no indication of the problem. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The worst 2014 Volvo S80 problems
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Recalls 1
Seat belts: front
- What is wrong
- Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Recall number 20V378000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Volvo S80 250
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test
- This is a TJ text only
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application
- Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch...
- This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist
- Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
- This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- Complimentary upgrade C00009 description.
- Rubber cushion
2014 Volvo S80 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6‑cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 |
What 2014 Volvo S80 owners say
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Questions about the 2014 Volvo S80
Is the 2014 Volvo S80 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Volvo S80, fewer than a typical S80 model year.
What is the 2014 Volvo S80 year score?
The 2014 Volvo S80 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volvo S80: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Volvo S80?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2014 Volvo S80 have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
What year does the Volvo S80 have bad transmission?
The Volvo S80 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2000 (23 complaints), 2001 (17 complaints) and 1999 (15 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Volvo S80 get?
Official estimates for the 2014 Volvo S80 range from 21 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.2L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 28 highway.
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