Volvo XC90 2016–2025
2nd generation · Volvo SPA (Scalable Product Architecture)
NHTSA data through 13 August 2026864 complaints, 282 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 282
- Median of reported failures
- 16,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Electrical system (18.1%)
- Recalls
- 23
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On this generation, 46% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.
Figure 1 · Volvo XC90 2016–2025 · 282 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 20,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 153 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 46% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 800
- 25%
- 4,000
- Median
- 16,500
- 75%
- 50,000
- 90%
- 94,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 153 | 54.3% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 44 | 15.6% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 22 | 7.8% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 21 | 7.4% |
| 80,000–100,000 | 14 | 5.0% |
| 100,000–120,000 | 12 | 4.3% |
| 120,000–140,000 | 2 | 0.7% |
| 140,000–160,000 | 11 | 3.9% |
| 160,000–180,000 | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 864 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016–2025 Volvo XC90, and 282 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
46% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (18.1% of complaints, typically around 12,000 miles), the engine (17.1% of complaints, typically around 18,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (12.8% of complaints, typically around 19,000 miles).
23 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2016–2025 Volvo XC90 last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2016–2025 Volvo XC90 were filed by 16,000 miles and 90% by 94,000 miles — figures drawn from 282 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
Before you buy a 2016–2025 XC90: the 3-minute check
Generated from 282 mileage-tagged complaints, 23 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 23 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for electrical system repair records. This area fails at a median of 12,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Ask for brakes repair records. This area fails at a median of 5,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check high-voltage battery / battery energy control module (t8 plug-in hybrid) on 2016–2019 (T8) cars. BECM failure inside the 400V pack triggers 'Hybrid System Failure' warnings and severely reduced power ('turtle mode'); repair requires high-voltage-certified service of the pack.
- Check high-voltage battery module (plug-in hybrid) on 2020–2022 (plug–in hybrid) cars. Recall for a possible short circuit within a high-voltage battery module when the pack is fully charged and the vehicle is parked, with fire risk; remedy is module inspection/replacement plus monitoring software.
- Check low-pressure fuel pump on 2019–2020 cars. Recall R10100: the low-pressure fuel pump can blow its 15-amp fuse and stop, stalling the engine while driving; remedy was a 20-amp fuse.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 46% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the electrical system and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 12,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Volvo XC90 2016–2025
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Brakes55 reports5,0002,000–23,000Brakes: 55 reports, median 5,000 miles, middle half 2,000 to 23,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline33 reports6,5003,000–45,000Transmission and driveline: 33 reports, median 6,500 miles, middle half 3,000 to 45,000 miles.
- Electrical system156 reports12,0004,500–38,000Electrical system: 156 reports, median 12,000 miles, middle half 4,500 to 38,000 miles.
- Engine148 reports18,0003,000–79,000Engine: 148 reports, median 18,000 miles, middle half 3,000 to 79,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise111 reports19,0005,500–38,000Problems owners could not categorise: 111 reports, median 19,000 miles, middle half 5,500 to 38,000 miles.
- Body structure43 reports19,00010,000–80,000Body structure: 43 reports, median 19,000 miles, middle half 10,000 to 80,000 miles.
- Forward collision avoidance33 reports23,00010,000–90,000Forward collision avoidance: 33 reports, median 23,000 miles, middle half 10,000 to 90,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 156 | 18.1% | 12,000 | 4,500–38,000 |
| Engine | 148 | 17.1% | 18,000 | 3,000–79,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 111 | 12.8% | 19,000 | 5,500–38,000 |
| Brakes | 55 | 6.4% | 5,000 | 2,000–23,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 44 | 5.1% | — | — |
| Body structure | 43 | 5.0% | 19,000 | 10,000–80,000 |
| Reversing camera and sensors | 43 | 5.0% | — | — |
| Transmission and driveline | 33 | 3.8% | 6,500 | 3,000–45,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 33 | 3.8% | 23,000 | 10,000–90,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 24 | 2.8% | 6,500 | 1,000–24,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Volvo XC90 2016–2025 · 282 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 78% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 94% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
78% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Electrical system — median 12,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 19,000 mi
- Brakes — median 5,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 6,500 mi
In the reporting window
- Engine — middle half 3,000–79,000 mi
- Body structure — middle half 10,000–80,000 mi
- Forward collision avoidance — middle half 10,000–90,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
88% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Electrical system — median 12,000 mi
- Engine — median 18,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 19,000 mi
- Brakes — median 5,000 mi
- Body structure — median 19,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 6,500 mi
- Forward collision avoidance — median 23,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
94% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Electrical system — median 12,000 mi
- Engine — median 18,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 19,000 mi
- Brakes — median 5,000 mi
- Body structure — median 19,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 6,500 mi
- Forward collision avoidance — median 23,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 16,500 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 18.1% of complaints (156 reports, 60 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 12,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 4,500 and 38,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 17.1% of complaints (148 reports, 48 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 18,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,000 and 79,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 12.8% of complaints (111 reports, 18 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 19,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,500 and 38,000 miles.
The brakes account for 6.4% of complaints (55 reports, 25 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail early — a median of 5,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,000 and 23,000 miles.
Body structure accounts for 5.0% of complaints (43 reports, 15 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 19,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 10,000 and 80,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 3.8% of complaints (33 reports, 10 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 6,500 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,000 and 45,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2016 model year drew the most — 310 complaints — while 2025 drew the fewest at 37. The median year sits at 56.
That makes 2016 an outlier: roughly 5.5 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 23 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (5), the seat belts (4), the airbag system (4). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 864 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 45 (5.2%)
- Fires
- 41
- Injury reports
- 29
- Fatality reports
- 0
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
High-Voltage Battery / Battery Energy Control Module (t8 Plug-in Hybrid) 2016–2019 (T8)
BECM failure inside the 400V pack triggers 'Hybrid System Failure' warnings and severely reduced power ('turtle mode'); repair requires high-voltage-certified service of the pack.
High-Voltage Battery Module (plug-in Hybrid) 2020–2022 (plug–in hybrid)
Recall for a possible short circuit within a high-voltage battery module when the pack is fully charged and the vehicle is parked, with fire risk; remedy is module inspection/replacement plus monitoring software.
Low-Pressure Fuel Pump 2019–2020
Recall R10100: the low-pressure fuel pump can blow its 15-amp fuse and stop, stalling the engine while driving; remedy was a 20-amp fuse.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 310 | 154 |
| 2017 | 118 | 53 |
| 2018 | 66 | 22 |
| 2019 | 55 | 16 |
| 2020 | 47 | 6 |
| 2021 | 56 | 8 |
| 2022 | 49 | 2 |
| 2023 | 69 | 7 |
| 2024 | 57 | 5 |
| 2025 | 37 | 9 |
Recalls (23) — is your car included?
Mar 2026 · 2023–2025 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the…
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What can happen. A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâ s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Jun 2025 · 2023–2025 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle…
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What can happen. A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
May 2025 · 2020–2022 · Electrical SystemA short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
What can happen. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
Jan 2024 · 2016–2024 · Seat BeltsAn improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of…
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
What can happen. An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.
Apr 2023 · 2023 · Electrical SystemThe false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay…
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
What can happen. The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.
Feb 2023 · 2023 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
What can happen. A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.
Jan 2023 · 2019–2022 · SteeringA screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
What can happen. A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.
Dec 2022 · 2022–2023 · Engine and Engine CoolingThe vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
What can happen. The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.
Oct 2021 · 2020–2021 · Service Brakes, HydraulicSeparation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock…
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
What can happen. Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.
Oct 2021 · 2021 · Seat BeltsAn unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.
Jul 2021 · 2016–2020 · Electrical SystemThe rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement…
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
What can happen. The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.
Jul 2021 · 2019–2020 · Electrical SystemFailure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
What can happen. Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
Feb 2021 · 2021 · Air BagsA detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags…
The defect. Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
What can happen. A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The free fix. Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.
Apr 2020 · 2019–2020 · Forward Collision AvoidanceIf the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
What can happen. If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Jun 2019 · 2016 · Engine and Engine CoolingIf the coolant leak goes unnoticed, coolant may accumulate in the catalytic converter heat shield insulation…
The defect. Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2016 XC90 vehicles. Exposure to heat and humidity may cause the engine coolant bleeder hose to crack, resulting in a coolant leak.
What can happen. If the coolant leak goes unnoticed, coolant may accumulate in the catalytic converter heat shield insulation and catch fire when the vehicle is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Volvo Cars will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine side coolant bleeder hose, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29936.
Dec 2018 · 2017–2019 · Electrical SystemIf the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of…
The defect. Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
What can happen. If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
Aug 2017 · 2017 · Seat BeltsAlthough, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, if the MGG detaches, it may be a…
The defect. Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90 vehicles. The Micro Gas Generator (MGG), a subcomponent part used within the right hand side seat belt retractor for the third row seats, may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed.
What can happen. Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, if the MGG detaches, it may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third row passenger's side seatbelt retractor, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89716.
Apr 2017 · 2017 · Air BagsIf the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased…
The defect. Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
What can happen. If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The free fix. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.
Dec 2016 · 2016–2017 · Seat BeltsIf the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained…
The defect. Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
What can happen. If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
Nov 2016 · 2016–2017 · EquipmentSignificant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the…
The defect. Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.
What can happen. Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The free fix. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R89707.
Jun 2016 · 2016 · VisibilityIf the switch is unintentionally pressed and the sunroof panel closes, there is an increased risk of occupant…
The defect. Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to April 23, 2016. The sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being unintentionally pressed. When pressed, the sunroof may fully close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
What can happen. If the switch is unintentionally pressed and the sunroof panel closes, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The free fix. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software upgrade that disables the auto-close function, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://Volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R89702.
Sep 2015 · 2016 · Air BagsUnderinflated air bags may not fully protect third row occupants, increasing the risk of injury in the event…
The defect. Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.
What can happen. Underinflated air bags may not fully protect third row occupants, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will modify the D-pillar interior panels to allow full inflation of the third row airbags, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-800-458-1552.
Jun 2015 · 2016 · Air BagsIf the wiring harness is routed incorrectly, the wiring may be damaged, disabling the front seat side impact…
The defect. Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles have front seats whose wiring harness for the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) may have been routed incorrectly.
What can happen. If the wiring harness is routed incorrectly, the wiring may be damaged, disabling the front seat side impact air bag, and increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front seat side impact air bag.
The free fix. Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the SIPS wiring, correcting the routing and installing a protective sleeve as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89571.
What owners reported
The contact owned a 2016 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an unknown speed, white smoke began to emit from the vehicle as fellow motorists alerted her daughter that a fire had started underneath the vehicle. The contact's daughter immediately pulled over as all occupants exited the…
2016 · Engine
Second row seat's on the driver side slided to the front , because of which both legs of my brother were squeezed between the driver seat and the seat he was sitting on. Fortunately, the vehicle was on going slow - he could have broken his leg if it was moving on high speed. Note: second row seat showed on the…
2016 · 15 miles · Seats
The "auto braking" function related to the passive collision avoidance activates with no other object in the automobiles path. It has activated 6 times in the past 4 months. The car went into the dealership in september 2016 and they said they could not replicate the incident (not surprising as it happens on a…
2016 · 50 miles · Brakes
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