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2001 Volvo S80 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control — runs 7.3× the fleet median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.
164Complaints
8Recalls
7Crashes
2Fires
3Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (37.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 7.3× the median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Vehicle Speed Control61 · 37.2%RecalledRecall 06V441000
Electrical System30 · 18.3%not available
Power Train:automatic Transmission11 · 6.7%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling10 · 6.1%RecalledRecall 04V451000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine8 · 4.9%RecalledRecall 04V451000
Fuel System, Gasoline6 · 3.7%RecalledRecall 09V483000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION11 · 6.7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10 · 6.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE8 · 4.9%
Unspecified / other6 · 3.7%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE6 · 3.7%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM5 · 3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE4 · 2.4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL4 · 2.4%

Percentages are the share of the 164 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 8 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 21V766000 · 2021 · reported 09/30/2021

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 20V681000 · 2020 · reported 11/04/2020

Metal fragments can strike vehicle occupants increasing the risk of serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)

NHTSA campaign 10V566000 · 2010 · reported 11/08/2010

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 09V483000 · 2009 · reported 12/18/2009

IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 06V441000 · 2006 · reported 11/15/2006

THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

NHTSA campaign 07E023000 · 2007 · reported 03/29/2007

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:front:anchorage

NHTSA campaign 01V100000 · 2001 · reported 03/26/2001

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan

NHTSA campaign 04V451000 · 2004 · reported 09/13/2004

A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND STALLS. THE VEHICLE SPEED IS 25MPH AND BELOW WHEN THE STALLING HAPPENS. IT WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10152090 — filed 03/07/2006 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN REVERSE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND RAN INTO A CACTUS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED BODY DAMAGE. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10150267 — filed 02/14/2006 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“MY 2001 VOLVO S-80 SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND CAME TO A STOP AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCURRED IN SEPT. 2003. THE DEALERSHIP, BEACH…”NHTSA complaint 10144574 — filed 12/06/2005 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

102002111220041061620061732008972010452012292017112021

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo S80?

Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 61 of 164 NHTSA complaints (37.2%), followed by electrical system (30), power train:automatic transmission (11), engine and engine cooling (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2001 Volvo S80 have?

164 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2001 Volvo S80 have any recalls?

Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V766000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Volvo S80's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.