2009 Volvo S80: Problems & Reliability
NOT FLAGGED2009 Volvo S80: NOT FLAGGED — 0 owner complaints.
The Volvo S80 isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2009 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 10th of 12 model years from 2005 to 2016.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2005–2016 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
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NHTSA complaints
12
Model years compared
239
Service bulletins
5
Recall campaigns
2009 Volvo S80 recalls
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2009, reported between Jun 12, 2009 and Jun 30, 2020.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 20V378000 | Jun 30, 2020 | Seat belts › Front |
| 10V566000 | Nov 8, 2010 | Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system) |
| 10V335000 | Jul 22, 2010 | Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems |
| 09V343000 | Sep 1, 2009 | Electrical system › Software |
| 09V218000 | Jun 12, 2009 | Engine & cooling › Cooling system › Fan |
2009 Volvo S80 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 239 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2009 — close to the 250 of the median S80 year from 2005 to 2016. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (73), equipment adaptive/mobility (30), wheels (19). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2009 vs. the year before and after
From the 2008 to the 2009, owner complaints stayed at zero. The 2010 that followed stayed at zero.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 S80 | — | 0 | 243 | 7 | — |
| 2009 (this page) | — | 0 | 239 | 5 | — |
| 2010 S80 | — | 0 | 249 | 0 | — |
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Nearby S80 years with a better rating: 2006.
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FAQ
Is the 2009 Volvo S80 reliable?
2009 Volvo S80: NOT FLAGGED — 0 owner complaints. The Volvo S80 isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2009 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 10th of 12 model years from 2005 to 2016.
What are the most common 2009 Volvo S80 problems?
Owner complaints for the 2009 Volvo S80 aren't concentrated in one component; 239 manufacturer service bulletins are on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2009 Volvo S80 have?
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2009 Volvo S80, most recently 20V378000 (Jun 30, 2020, seat belts); 10V566000 (Nov 8, 2010, equipment); 10V335000 (Jul 22, 2010, tires). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2009 Volvo S80 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.