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2011 Volvo S80

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 S80.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2011 Volvo S80 is a passenger‑car platform that blends the brand’s signature safety with a refined powertrain, operating on a 7.2‑quart engine oil that can be 0W‑30, 0W‑40, or 5W‑30 API‑rated. Its EPA‑rated fuel economy of 18 / 26 / 21 mpg (city/highway/combined) is delivered through an S6 automatic transmission, and the model received only five owner complaints that year, all centered on the power‑train and engine, with four recalls issued. Placed within the broader 1999‑2016 complaint history, the S80’s 2011 iteration sits comfortably between the peak of 345 complaints in 2000 and the record low of just one complaint in 2014, underscoring its relative reliability during this era.

Model year2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI With premium sound system: 92, Without premium sound system: 48 · With premium sound system: 700, Without premium sound system: 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 30750013. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI With premium sound system: 92, Without premium sound system: 48 · With premium sound system: 700, Without premium sound system: 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235-45R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	30750013
Engine air filter	30745344
Fuel filter	32242190
Battery	30772236 alt 30772241
Front wiper blades	32341318
Thermostat	30650891 alt 31355151
Cabin air filter	31390880 alt 31449209

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.9 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	58.7 in
Wheelbase	111.8 in
Curb weight	3783 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.4 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 26 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	98 cu ft
Cargo volume	15 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the S80 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2007 V8 Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	V8 Sedan 4.4L V8	5.70 sec	14.40 sec	311 hp	AWD
2004	2.5T Sedan 2.5L Turbo I-5	7.70 sec	15.60 sec	208 hp	AWD
2002	T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan 2.9L Twin-Turbo I-6	6.30 sec	14.60 sec	268 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.2 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 API engine oil, USE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Volvo part number 31256774
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Differential Gear Oil	USE VOLVO PART NO. 1161620 OR EQUIVALENT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.5 Pints
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	7.2 qt
Engine Oil	0W-30 · 0W-40 · API · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	7.2 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	590 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.98 ohms

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.70 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	55 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	32 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	55 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.001 in / 0.0008 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in / 0.433 in / 0.866 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.421 in / 0.381 in / 0.814 in / 1.043 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.393 in / 0.354 in / 0.787 in / 1.023 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	180 degrees.	180 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	33 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	180 degrees.	180 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 75,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust) · Transfer Case Assembly (leak inspection) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 60,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft Support Bearing (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 67,500 mi	Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record charts a dramatic decline in owner complaints across the S80 generation, falling from triple-digit annual filings in 1999-2001 to single-digit counts by the early 2010s. The 2011 model year marks a low point in this trajectory with merely five complaints—down from 27 in 2010 and fewer than the eight recorded in 2012—alongside four recalls and zero federal investigations. While the dataset registers one crash-related and one fire-related complaint, these isolated incidents join single filings in powertrain, electrical, and seating categories for which the data does not specify root causes. Technical Service Bulletins totaled 261 for 2011, reflecting the elevated service documentation trend that accelerated in subsequent model years. Given the historically minimal complaint volume and stable recall profile within a generation that matured into its most reliable phase, 2011 represents a sound acquisition target for used car buyers.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

261

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 1 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10’11’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Power Train,Engine1

Seats1

Power Train,Electrical System1

Electrical System1

Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V378000Seat Belts:FrontReported 30/06/2020

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… Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service…

12V317000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Reported 06/07/2012

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. Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 261 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
35526.1.8	2026-04-23	Engine	This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.1	2026-04-07	Unknown Or Other	This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
19245	2025-12-06	Unknown Or Other	This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
8501	2025-04-10	Exterior Lighting	This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S10303	2025-02-21	Unknown Or Other	Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group W battery Vehicles taking 7.2 qt Engine oil filter 30750013 Engine air filter 30745344 Fuel filter 32242190 Battery 30772236

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 S80 take?

7.2 qt of BELOW 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 OR 0W-40 API SL, -22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API SL, -13 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-40 API SL, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 S80 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S80 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.