Volvo XC80: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Volvo XC80 across 1 model years: 0 owner complaints and 26 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 6 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built…
- This is a Technical Journal
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- Updated Chassis Range
- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise
- Rubber cushion
- Left front LED flickers after turning car off
- If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes
- To further enhance the customer?s Volvo ownership experience, Volvo Car USA, LLC offers the MY 2013 and…
- Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button
- Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.