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The 2013 Volvo S80 has 3 active recall campaigns on file and only 8 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
The 2013 Volvo S80 has 8 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 S80 | 27 | 5 |
| 2011 S80 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 S80 | 8 | 3 |
| 2013 S80 (this page) | 8 | 3 |
| 2014 S80 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 S80 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 S80 | 6 | 2 |
Limited NHTSA data — only 8 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 3 active recalls on file.
Only 8 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Volvo s80. The contact stated that upon driving over unlevelled ground, the vehicle swayed several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers where various repairs were completed but a permanent repair was unable to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Volvo s80. The contact stated that the radiator anti-tampering device was faulty, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the vehicle overheated. The reading indicated that there was an issue with the "anti-tamper switch for radiator." the dealer…
About 6 weeks ago the check engine light went on in my Volvo. I went to an auto shop and the scan read "faulty radiator anti-tamper device." I then researched the problem and found that Volvo had a recall (tj27910) the 2013 s80 was effected by this recall. I called the dealer…
The chrome foil decoration on the steering wheel trim is delaminating, causing a sharp edge where the foil has pulled away from the plastic substrate. This is happening at the outside edge of the steering wheel, where the hands come in contact with it. In the course of driving…
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
A malfunctioning TPMS cannot warn a driver that a tire is underinflated. Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash.
This may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 8 owner complaints have been filed for the 2013 Volvo S80, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Only 8 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2013 Volvo S80 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2013 Volvo S80 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 8 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
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Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 8 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.