2006 VOLVO S80 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 VOLVO S80 has 3 complaints and 2 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report fuel leaks that result in the gas tank emptying unexpectedly within a day of filling. One owner described multiple instances where an entire tank of gas spilled out, causing confusion and concern.
- Fuel leakage. Owners report significant fluid leaks that empty the gas tank shortly after refueling, sometimes within 24 hours.
Two recalls have been issued for the 2006 Volvo S80 affecting electrical navigation systems and the driver air bag inflator. The recalls address fire risks related to battery overheating and explosion hazards from defective air bag inflators.
- GPS battery overheating. NHTSA recall 10V566000 affects 416 vehicles with Garmin 760 portable GPS units. Batteries may overheat, posing a fire risk. Owners are advised to stop using the devices and have the battery replaced free of charge with a spacer added. The recall began in November 2010.
- Driver air bag inflator. NHTSA recall 21V766000 covers 259,383 vehicles due to a risk of inflator explosion from propellant degradation. This defect may send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death. Dealers will replace the driver air bag at no cost. Owner notifications were sent starting November 2021.
Owners dealing with repeated safety defects or unresolved recall repairs may want to review their rights under state lemon laws to address ongoing issues with this vehicle.
2006 VOLVO S80 Summary
2006
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
259799
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 VOLVO S80
259383 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2006 VOLVO S80
416 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Complaints
2006 VOLVO S80
ID: 2055069SUSPENSION
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 store i was pretty confused that the tank was low. this same thing had happened one time before but it never occurred that there was any kind of leak. but for an entire tank of gas to spill out is extremely concerning
2006 VOLVO S80
ID: 2055068SERVICE BRAKES
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 store i was pretty confused that the tank was low. this same thing had happened one time before but it never occurred that there was any kind of leak. but for an entire tank of gas to spill out is extremely concerning
2006 VOLVO S80
ID: 2055067FUEL/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 store i was pretty confused that the tank was low. this same thing had happened one time before but it never occurred that there was any kind of leak. but for an entire tank of gas to spill out is extremely concerning