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Light NHTSA footprint — 27 owner complaints and 5 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2010 Volvo S80 has 27 NHTSA owner complaints and 5 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is body at 4 complaints, typically surfacing around 89,500 miles (~$1,500 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 S80 | 24 | 5 |
| 2008 S80 | 25 | 7 |
| 2009 S80 | 16 | 5 |
| 2010 S80 (this page) | 27 | 5 |
| 2011 S80 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 S80 | 8 | 3 |
| 2013 S80 | 8 | 3 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 30,800 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 5 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.6/10 model. The priciest documented failure is body (~$1,500) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Volvo s80. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, both front and rear passenger side tires exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the front and rear passenger side rims were bent and causing the tires…
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Volvo s80. The contact stated that while stopping at an intersection and trying to accelerate, the vehicle suddenly stalled and would not move. Once the vehicle was started, it suddenly stalled again halfway through the intersection; the engine revved…
Driving on city street at about 30-35 MPH. As I approached intersection I took foot off accelerator pedal and stepped on brake pedal to slow down and stop at intersection. As I stepped on brake pedal, I could hear engine start accelerating and car wouldn't stop. I noticed…
The sub frame located near the front exhaust has premature rust and corrosion to the point there are holes in the frame.
Drag to your current mileage. Numbers are derived from this vehicle's complaint history.
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
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.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Volvo S80 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
The 2010 Volvo S80 is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.6/10 — above the segment average; 5 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the body first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 4 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 89,500 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.6 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 27 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is body. Typical failure occurs around 89,500 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is body, with 4 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 89,500 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop.
The body is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 89,500 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 27 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.