2011–2013 Volvo S80 recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 S80 vehicles. A software error may prevent the transmission from downshifting such as shifting from fifth to fourth gear when coasting.
💥 The risk
This may result in decreased engine rpms and possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software to the transmission control module, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 10, 2012. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V317000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 255
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,469
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Owner phone
- 1-800-458-1552
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 10, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- The volvo recall campaign number is 255.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.