Most concerning: Front driver door latch quit working while driving leaving door to swing open during traffic. This is a known issue that led to recalls of other Volvo models (2011 - 2017), but the S80 was excluded. It was a terrifying ordeal that has now happened twice (during freezing conditions here in Colorado). Less concerning to me but a problem: The blindspot monitoring system malfunctions and keeps on blinking even when there's nothing in the blindspot - which betrays the reason it exists.
The worst 2015 Volvo S80 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine3
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine3
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Locks1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
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
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2014 S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 vehicles equipped with keyless ignition. In the affected vehicles, the Central Electronic Module (CEM) will not perform as intended. As a result, the front windshield wipers might run continuously when the ignition is on. Also, the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch might not work.
- Risk
- Malfunctioning head lamps and/or turn signals increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the CEM software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 13V377000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Volvo S80 325
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 TJ text, only no attachments
- 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: High Temperature Message in DIM after Coolant Pump Replacement
- This is a Technical Journal: SiriusXM not Available
2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 |
What 2015 Volvo S80 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Car has 110000 miles on it and is using a quart of oil every 1000 miles, car has been maintained to Volvo specifications it's entire life. This is excessive oil consumption. Oil level low warning cones in every 1000 miles and a quart is needed to satisfy it
The contact owned a 2015 Volvo S80. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the contact noticed three deer crossing the highway. The contact could not brake the vehicle in time and as a result, the vehicle crashed into the deer. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injures sustained. The vehicle was drivable and the contact drove the vehicle back to their home address. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the air bags may or may not engage in accidents. The failure mileage was 77,000.
My car has the start/stop function. It has a button to manually deactivate the start/stop system but it has to be pushed every time the car is restarted. My husband was driving the car a couple of weeks ago and decided to stop at a convenience store to get a pepsi. He parked in a parking space. He didn't realize that he hadn't pressed the deactivation switch and when he parked the car, it shut off. He'd been driving in a lot of traffic and didn't realize the start/stop had stopped the engine. He thought he'd turned the car off. Well, he opened the door and when he took his foot off the brake pedal the engine restarted and the car lurched forward causing it to jump the concrete parking bumper. Fortunately the only damage it caused was to the plastic belly pan underneath the engine. But someone in a 4x4 pickup had to winch my car backwards to get it off the parking bumper. There should be an option in the car's control center to permanently deactivate the auto start/stop function instead of having to do it manually every time the car is started. All cars with the auto start/stop feature need to have the option available. Volvo told me it can't be done. It's a computer, I'm sure it could be reprogrammed with that option. This is just an accident and lawsuit waiting to happen! It's easy to forget, especially if a person has a lot on his/her mind (and who doesn't these days?)
2015 volvo s80. Consumer writes in regard to front end malfunctions, recurring issues with rim,tire and alignment. *as the consumer stated the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volvo s80. While stationary the vehicle rolled forward after the contact exited the vehicle. The vehicle almost ran over the contact the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. Updated 02/03/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle has a feature that idles the engine causing it to be quiet enough to for the driver to forget the vehicle was on. The consumer released the break pedal and was flipped into the street. The consumer's knee was injured and pants were torn. Updated 12/5/2017
While stopped in drive at a stop sign with foot on brake,on corner of city street engine revved very high and car tried to surge forward. Applied brake even harder, put car in neutral and stopped engine. Tried to start up and same thing happened. On third try, engine seemed normal, but "check engine light" was on. Drove 100 yards to home garage and had car flat-bedded to dealer.
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Questions about the 2015 Volvo S80
Is the 2015 Volvo S80 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2015 Volvo S80, fewer than a typical S80 model year.
What is the 2015 Volvo S80 year score?
The 2015 Volvo S80 scores 87 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 2015 Volvo S80?
Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo S80 have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and electrical system.
What year does the Volvo S80 have bad engine?
The Volvo S80 model years with the most engine complaints are 2000 (71 complaints), 1999 (38 complaints) and 2001 (29 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Volvo S80 get?
Official estimates for the 2015 Volvo S80 range from 22 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25 city and 36 highway.
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