Volvo S80 won't start problems

Filed Jan 15, 2026 · Engine · AL

Car would not crank, got fuel system replaced. Week later after being parked, while driving car cut off on highway. Mechanic has vehicle and has determined the issue is Central Electronic Module. Car is 2010 Volvo S80 with active recall but vin number is not apart of recall while experiencing same problem that almost caused a major accident. Vin [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 15, 2026 · Electrical · AL

On [XXX] I was driving from Opelika, AL to Birmingham, AL. About 20 miles from home while driving on [XXX] in the left lane, my car would not accelerate. I pushe9 it down to the floor and there was no gas, so I had to get over to the right lane while rolling to get out of danger of the traffic and large trucks. MY car has been towed three time in about 3 month in 2025. I had it towed from my work parking lot twice because it would not crank. We bought new batteries, changed out the key batteries and this last incident. We had just got the car out of the shop for a fuel pump & fuel pump control module. (see receipt). I learned there was a Safety Recall from the federal safety agency. However, when I called only to learn that my car had not been recalled. Therefore, I am quite confused because the safety issue recall no 09V343000 for 2010,S80 appears to be having the same issue. the software within the Central Electronic module (CEM) is not sending the signal to the fuel pump that was just replaced to the electronic module (PEM). The missing signal to the PEM inhibits the start of the fuel pump. This was a very frightening experience having a car stop on the highway while in the fast lane. Now the fear of it happening again is quite frightening, that's why I confused as to the seriousness of this electrical system software issue is not being taken for granted on my vehicle. If it was a problem for some, why would it not be a problem for all. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 9, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · 128,855 miles · IL

Theres a recent recall on the airbags of the 1999 s80 volvo that we need our airbags replaced because its a hazard that can lead up to death. Also the electricity keeps zapping down from the car creating no starts or very poor driving, I almost was stranded because the car seems like it wanted to shut down one night I was getting off work, I hit full gas and it only gave me 3 MPH and also when I made a right turn one night from work I feel the wheel feel like its coming apart from the inside or loosening I dont know what it is but it feels and sounds rough

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 volvo s80. The contact noticed that the engine cooling system warning indicator illuminated and the air conditioning performance reduced while at a traffic light. The failure occurred multiple times. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not start when the key was inserted into the ignition. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil and filter change, the mechanic replaced the fan control module according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v218000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was unaware of this recall prior to the repair being performed. The failures recurred and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · NH

Slowly driving on a road in neighborhood and was signaling to make a left turn and all of a sudden the signal light stopped and the whole car just shut down. No electrical or auto operating at all. Automobile totally stalled and would not start. Car was entering an intersection necessitating me getting out and pushing the auto back behind the stop sign. Auto would not start again and had to be towed. My regular repair person tried to get it operating but could not and was again towed to a volvo dealer who took 4 days to fix. My issue is if this had occurred at night making a turn or just driving I would have had an accident.

Filed Aug 27, 2011 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · NJ

Driving through a flat newly paved parking lot. Car stalled, tried to restart twice, wouldn't start. Opened drivers door to find large amount of gasoline maybe 3-4 gallons under the car. Can not believe that it didn't ignite. Towed to dealer, fuel pump nipple cracked (part of fuel pump) sending gas all over the hot exhaust. Dealer claimed this the first failure of this kind they had seen, but had the fuel pump in stock. (doesn't sound right) I feel very lucky that this car didn't go up in flames / or even explode with myself or my children in this car.

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Acceleration · 150,002 miles · CA · crash

I own a 2000 volvo s-80 t6, which I have had nothing but problems with. Before I had it, my son owned it and also had problems with it. One is that the vehicle doesn't start, it stalls, and it surges forward or in reverse. All since 2005. Just last month I ran into my garage door and several times almost was involved in vehicle crashes due to it either surging forward or dying on me. I read how there is a possible recall on 2001 models, so why does it not include 2000 yrs. Does it take an accident with lives lost before anything is done to correct these problems. The vehicle has been taken in to the dealership and I have been told that the problem has been taken care of. So why is it still happening? The last incident happened on january 3rd of 2009, where I ran into my garage, caused from the car surging. The vehicle has been in for the same problem on numerous occasions.

Filed Sep 1, 2009 · Acceleration · CA

The events that are occurring are that my vehicle will die on me, at times it won't start, and it lunges forward as I start the engine. It is also idling very high. It happens almost daily. I have had my vehicle checked for any recalls, and have had sensors replaced several times. Now my vehicle is smelling of gas as I try and start it. I had it repaired on 7/22/09, as the vehicle wouldn't pass smog, at which time apparently they replaced a sensor at that time.

Filed Nov 8, 2005 · Acceleration · WA

Dt: when the surging happens there are no necessarily warning messages. The first time the throttle module was replaced there were some messages on the dash, but for items not related to the throttle module. The second time there were not any messages until the car died and would not start. The third time the car started to surge , and brought the car to dealer before it got too bad. Basically, it would be necessary to replace throttle module a fourth time. The contact only had to pay for 1 replacement, and then it was replaced 2 more times by the dealer at no cost. From the time the surging started to the car stalled. The cleaning of the throttle module will keep the car running good. It seemed that the contact has to clean it every 6 months. It started to surge. About 8000 - 10000 miles. The last time it was replaced was 5/14/04 ,and I the contact cleaned it twice since then. Volvo told the contact that they would not warranty it any more because the contact declined to have them do $1000 worth of work that did not need to be done. The contact ended up doing the work himself, and there was nothing wrong with the parts they said were bad.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Acceleration · KS

I was driving a 2001 volvo s80 t6 on the highway preparing to pass a vehicle in order to make my exit. At this time the car lost power and I received a message "performance reduction". After dodging a couple of cars I was able to make it to the side of the road. At that time the car would not start back up, I decided to let the car sit and cool down for about 15 minutes. The car would still not start. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership and they informed me that the etm had failed and the oxygen sensor which cost me about $1300.00 to repair.