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2006 Volvo S80 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Volvo S80.

3
recalls
12
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Volvo S80 recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 21V766000 · reported September 30, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 259,383 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.

Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)

NHTSA campaign 10V566000 · reported November 8, 2010 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 416 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
The risk
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
The fix
Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 06V375000 · reported October 3, 2006 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 19,700 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the label denoting the tire and loading pressure information is incorrect.
The risk
A misprinted label would lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will mail the correct labels free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 13, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system

on Tuesday 11/19/2024 i went to my car and saw that a lot of fluid had leaked out of it. i went to start my car and when the car came on the gas tank was empty, but i had just filled the tank up the day before and parked it. on monday the 11/18/2024 i had put gas in the tank. so on tuesday when i had to go to the…

Jan 8, 2023 · Air bags

SAFETY RECALL R10125 for this vehicle has not been performed as of this date; received Safety Recall Notice letter from Volvo Car USA LLC 29 NOV 2021; have contacted dealer once immediately upon receipt of letter; Volvo Corporation 4 to 6 times telephonic and email with the last response (Volvo is looking into it) on…

Feb 10, 2020 · Vehicle speed control · 86,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO S80. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ACCELERATOR SENSOR-DIGITAL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…

Dec 8, 2019 · Electrical system · 80,000 miles

WITHOUT PRECEDING EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MONITORING THE CAR-CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS, GAS GAUGE, VEHICLE RANGE, TIRE PRESSURE ETC HAVE CEASED TO FUNCTION. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME THIS OCCURRED.

Feb 22, 2019 · Visibility · 153,808 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO S80. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF AIR ENTERING THE VEHICLE. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT EXTERIOR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL, THE WINDSHIELD, AND THE ROOF WERE BECOMING DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT…

S80 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2003 52611
2004 45040
2005 51512
2006 31210
2007 52400
2008 72640
2009 51600

Across all years, the 2000 S80 has the most complaints (318). All Volvo S80 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Volvo S80 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Volvo S80, the most recent reported on September 30, 2021 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo S80?
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (3).
How many 2006 Volvo S80 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 13, 2025.