Research · 24 model years
Volvo S-ClassEvery model year, 1998–2021
Across the 24 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 142 recall campaigns and 3,152 owner complaints for the Volvo S-Class. The 2000 model year has the most complaints (628).
Volvo S-Class years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 of 5 | — | |
| 2020 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 5 of 5 | — | |
| 2019 | 0 | 23 | 0 | Not rated | — | |
| 2018 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 5 of 5 | — | |
| 2017 | 5 | 26 | 3 | 5 of 5 | — | |
| 2016 | 4 | 35 | 1 | 5 of 5 | — | |
| 2015 | 3 | 67 | 4 | 5 of 5 | — | |
| 2014 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 5 of 5 | — | |
| 2013 | 6 | 94 | 5 | 5 of 5 | — | |
| 2012 | 9 | 129 | 9 | 5 of 5 | — | |
| 2011 | 9 | 15 | 3 | Not rated | — | |
| 2010 | 6 | 36 | 2 | Not rated | — | |
| 2009 | 8 | 33 | 1 | Not rated | — | |
| 2008 | 9 | 52 | 13 | Not rated | — | |
| 2007 | 7 | 70 | 6 | Not rated | — | |
| 2006 | 6 | 102 | 3 | Not rated | — | |
| 2005 | 8 | 140 | 3 | Not rated | — | |
| 2004 | 11 | 298 | 21 | Not rated | — | |
| 2003 | 8 | 141 | 1 | Not rated | — | |
| 2002 | 9 | 216 | 8 | Not rated | — | |
| 2001 | 10 | 322 | 19 | Not rated | — | |
| 2000 | 8 | 628 | 38 | Not rated | — | |
| 1999 | 8 | 415 | 19 | Not rated | — | |
| 1998 | 4 | 251 | 15 | Not rated | — |
- 20210 recalls · 8 complaints
- 20200 recalls · 9 complaints
- 20190 recalls · 23 complaints
- 20181 recall · 16 complaints
- 20175 recalls · 26 complaints
- 20164 recalls · 35 complaints
- 20153 recalls · 67 complaints
- 20143 recalls · 26 complaints
- 20136 recalls · 94 complaints
- 20129 recalls · 129 complaints
- 20119 recalls · 15 complaints
- 20106 recalls · 36 complaints
- 20098 recalls · 33 complaints
- 20089 recalls · 52 complaints
- 20077 recalls · 70 complaints
- 20066 recalls · 102 complaints
- 20058 recalls · 140 complaints
- 200411 recalls · 298 complaints
- 20038 recalls · 141 complaints
- 20029 recalls · 216 complaints
- 200110 recalls · 322 complaints
- 20008 recalls · 628 complaints
- 19998 recalls · 415 complaints
- 19984 recalls · 251 complaints
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 31, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 251 |
| 1999 | 415 |
| 2000 | 628 |
| 2001 | 322 |
| 2002 | 216 |
| 2003 | 141 |
| 2004 | 298 |
| 2005 | 140 |
| 2006 | 102 |
| 2007 | 70 |
| 2008 | 52 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 129 |
| 2013 | 94 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 8 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 31, 2026