2016 Volvo S80: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2016 Volvo S80: AVOID — 0 owner complaints.
The Volvo S80 isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2016 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 2nd of 12 model years from 2005 to 2016, above the model median and among the three heaviest records.
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
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Model years compared
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Service bulletins
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Recall campaigns
2016 Volvo S80 recalls
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2016 Volvo S80.
2016 Volvo S80 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 320 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2016 — more than the 250 of the median S80 year from 2005 to 2016. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (113), equipment adaptive/mobility (32), engine (23). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2016 vs. the year before and after
From the 2015 to the 2016, owner complaints stayed at zero.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 S80 | AVOID | 0 | 325 | 0 | — |
| 2016 (this page) | AVOID | 0 | 320 | 0 | — |
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FAQ
Is the 2016 Volvo S80 reliable?
2016 Volvo S80: AVOID — 0 owner complaints. The Volvo S80 isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2016 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 2nd of 12 model years from 2005 to 2016, above the model median and among the three heaviest records.
What are the most common 2016 Volvo S80 problems?
Owner complaints for the 2016 Volvo S80 aren't concentrated in one component; 320 manufacturer service bulletins are on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo S80 have?
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2016 Volvo S80. Recall status is VIN-specific, so still check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2016 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.