Model year 2015 · Midsize Cars

2015 Volvo S80: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Volvo S80 at 22–29 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

22–29

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as S80L.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volvo dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Volvo S80 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Volvo S80, newest first.

Seat belts: Front

NHTSA 20V378000 Reported Jun 30, 2020

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10029)
Units affected: 308,260 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system

NHTSA 13V377000 Reported Aug 21, 2013

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Units affected: 7,767 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Volvo S80 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Volvo S80 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
S80 AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/28/22 mpg	$3,050	396
S80 FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	25/36/29 mpg	$2,300	310

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Volvo S80 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Volvo S80 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2015 Volvo S80 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Optional
2015 Volvo S80 4 DR FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Volvo S80 owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volvo S80, most recently on Feb 12, 2024. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Volvo S80 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	3
Power train	2
Unknown or other	2
Air bags	1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection	1
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch	1
Vehicle speed control	1
Wheels	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Volvo S80 model years

Volvo S80 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2016 S80	29 mpg	2	6	—

All Volvo S80 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Volvo models

2015 Volvo S60 2015 Volvo V60 2015 Volvo XC60 2015 Volvo XC70

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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