This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Volvo S80.
29 mpg combined
8.1 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2016 Volvo S80 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a blown fuse in the automatic stop-start system that can leave the engine unable to restart after it shuts off at a stoplight or in slow traffic.
When the stop-start system cuts the engine at an intersection and the starter motor fuse has failed, the car simply will not start again, leaving the vehicle stranded in a live traffic lane. The front seatbelt system is also affected by a separate recall: the belt's pretensioner can fail to properly secure the occupant in a crash, raising the risk of injury when the belt is needed most.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to front seats can weaken over time, potentially preventing the seat belt from properly securing an occupant during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable in both front seats.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In stop-and-go driving, the starter motor fuse can blow when the engine shuts off via the auto stop-start system, preventing the engine from restarting.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the starter motor fuse with one rated for higher amperage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The starter motor fuse can blow during automatic engine stop/start operation in certain driving conditions, leaving the vehicle unable to restart.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
