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2012 Volvo S80

3 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair soon Seat belts

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 308,260 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V378000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Power train

This may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

A software error may prevent the transmission from downshifting such as shifting from fifth to fourth gear when coasting.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,469 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V317000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

In the event of crash, the front and/or side impact air bags may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury.

In these vehicles, the wire harness under the front seats may have not been attached properly to the seat frame. As a result, when the seats are moved to adjust the seating position, the wire harness may get pulled, causing it to disconnect.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 32,552 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V075000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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