2003 VOLVO XC90
5 recalls, 149 complaints - 328 TSBs
10V566000 Nov 8, 2010
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Defect Description
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy
VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL B... Read more
09V483000 Dec 18, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLIN... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
06V155000 May 5, 2006
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT.
Consequence
THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS WITH IMPROVED OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
06V144000 Apr 28, 2006
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD PRIOR TO MOVING, THE WIPER ARM MIGHT SLIP ON ITS DRIVESHAFT, RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE WIPERS FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER ARMS AND RETAINING NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
03V391000 Oct 10, 2003
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT(S) FOR THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT(S) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FITTED PROPERLY.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE SECOND AND/OR THIRD ROW SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Complaint Statistics
149 total complaints
3 crashes 3 fires 10 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 39 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| SUSPENSION | 5 |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 20, 2022
Incident date: Jun 20, 2022
Fuel line was recalled in 2010. Volvo repaired it now it has the same problem. And is leaking fuel. Same line that they replaced in 2010. Please recall.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 2, 2021
Incident date: Jan 29, 2021
TRANSFER CASE KEEPS LOCKING UP AND MESSING UP. IN PAST YEAR PAID 1500 TWO TIMES TO REPLACE TRANSFER CASE AND IS NOW IN SHOP AGAIN FOR SAME REASON. TRANSFER CASE LOCKING UP. FEB 2020, JULY 2020, AND NOW JANUARY 2021 FEB GOING SPEED OF 35-40, JULY ON HIGHWAY SPEED OF 70 IN MIDDLE OF FREEWAY, AND JAN S... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 15, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
DRIVING THE XC90 AND SUDDENLY THERE IS A HUGE THUMP AND CLICKING FROM THE DASHBOARD. ALL THE DIALS AROUND THE SPEDOMETER STOP WORKING.. IF WE KEEP DRIVING THERE ARE MORE THUMPS AND WE QUICKLY LOSE ENGINE POWER - IT IS EXTREMELY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS.. ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON (INSIDE THE CAR), DASHB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 15, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
DRIVING THE XC90 AND SUDDENLY THERE IS A HUGE THUMP AND CLICKING FROM THE DASHBOARD. ALL THE DIALS AROUND THE SPEDOMETER STOP WORKING.. IF WE KEEP DRIVING THERE ARE MORE THUMPS AND WE QUICKLY LOSE ENGINE POWER - IT IS EXTREMELY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS.. ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON (INSIDE THE CAR), DASHB... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 15, 2015
Incident date: Dec 15, 2015
DRIVING THE XC90 AND SUDDENLY THERE IS A HUGE THUMP AND CLICKING FROM THE DASHBOARD. ALL THE DIALS AROUND THE SPEDOMETER STOP WORKING.. IF WE KEEP DRIVING THERE ARE MORE THUMPS AND WE QUICKLY LOSE ENGINE POWER - IT IS EXTREMELY SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS.. ALL THE LIGHTS COME ON (INSIDE THE CAR), DASHB... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2014
WHEN THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT STARTED WITHIN 4 DAYS TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION THE TRANSFER CASE BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS, SO THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE SHOP BEFORE THE THIRTY DAYS TAGS COULD EXPIRE AND BOTH PARTS WERE REBUILT BY AN OUTSIDE COMPANY WHICH WA... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2014
WHEN THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT STARTED WITHIN 4 DAYS TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION THE TRANSFER CASE BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS, SO THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE SHOP BEFORE THE THIRTY DAYS TAGS COULD EXPIRE AND BOTH PARTS WERE REBUILT BY AN OUTSIDE COMPANY WHICH WA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 31, 2015
Incident date: Apr 10, 2014
WHEN THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT STARTED WITHIN 4 DAYS TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION THE TRANSFER CASE BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS, SO THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE SHOP BEFORE THE THIRTY DAYS TAGS COULD EXPIRE AND BOTH PARTS WERE REBUILT BY AN OUTSIDE COMPANY WHICH WA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 19, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2005
VEHICLE DRAINS WATER ON TO FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR, AND OCASSIONAL DRIVER SIDE AFTER IT RAINS. IT IS A KNOW PROBLEM THAT A CLASS ACTION SUIT WAS WON IN NEW JERSEY, INCLUDING 5 OTHER STATES. THE WATER IS FROM CLOGGED DRAIN TUBES IN SUNROOF AND SOMETIMES SHRINKIAGE OF DRAIN TUBE THAT DISLODGES. VEHICLE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 19, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2005
VEHICLE DRAINS WATER ON TO FRONT PASSENGER FLOOR, AND OCASSIONAL DRIVER SIDE AFTER IT RAINS. IT IS A KNOW PROBLEM THAT A CLASS ACTION SUIT WAS WON IN NEW JERSEY, INCLUDING 5 OTHER STATES. THE WATER IS FROM CLOGGED DRAIN TUBES IN SUNROOF AND SOMETIMES SHRINKIAGE OF DRAIN TUBE THAT DISLODGES. VEHICLE ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 11, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS ALL OVER THE EXHAUST PIPE AND THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WA... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2015
Incident date: Mar 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND C... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 29, 2015
Incident date: Jan 27, 2015
TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. HERE'S THE STORY, MY XC90 WAS DEALER SERVICED A WEEK AGO (PM), TOOK ON A SHORT ROAD TRIP OVER WEEKEND, FORTUNATELY MADE IT HOME BEFORE IT BROKE DOWN. WENT TO WORK UPON RETURNING FROM TRIP AND WHILE I WAS PARKING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR. VERY... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jun 20, 2014
Incident date: Jun 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL PUMP AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND O... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 25, 2014
Incident date: Mar 12, 2014
FUEL FUMES PRESENT WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. MORE PRONOUNCED IN PARKING AND HOME GARAGES. DAILY HIGHWAY DRIVING (55 MILES ONE WAY) MAY BE RELATED TO RECALL OF XC 90 IN WARM STATES AS HIGHWAY MILEAGE SIMILAR IN NATURE. *TR
STRUCTURE
Nov 29, 2013
Incident date: Jul 7, 2013
I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT IN SUN ROOF & THE WATER DAMAGES THAT RESULT IN ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I HAD ALWAYS PARKED MY VEHICLE IN COVERED PARKING UNTIL MOVING THIS YEAR IN JANUARY. I HAD TAKEN MY CAR IN TO HAVE A TUNE UP IN NOV 2012 AT WHICH TIME I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS NEEDED IN ... Read more
1 injured
VISIBILITY
Nov 29, 2013
Incident date: Jul 7, 2013
I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT IN SUN ROOF & THE WATER DAMAGES THAT RESULT IN ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I HAD ALWAYS PARKED MY VEHICLE IN COVERED PARKING UNTIL MOVING THIS YEAR IN JANUARY. I HAD TAKEN MY CAR IN TO HAVE A TUNE UP IN NOV 2012 AT WHICH TIME I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS NEEDED IN ... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Nov 29, 2013
Incident date: Jul 7, 2013
I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT IN SUN ROOF & THE WATER DAMAGES THAT RESULT IN ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I HAD ALWAYS PARKED MY VEHICLE IN COVERED PARKING UNTIL MOVING THIS YEAR IN JANUARY. I HAD TAKEN MY CAR IN TO HAVE A TUNE UP IN NOV 2012 AT WHICH TIME I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS NEEDED IN ... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 29, 2013
Incident date: Jul 7, 2013
I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT IN SUN ROOF & THE WATER DAMAGES THAT RESULT IN ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I HAD ALWAYS PARKED MY VEHICLE IN COVERED PARKING UNTIL MOVING THIS YEAR IN JANUARY. I HAD TAKEN MY CAR IN TO HAVE A TUNE UP IN NOV 2012 AT WHICH TIME I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS NEEDED IN ... Read more
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 10, 2013
Incident date: May 25, 2005
MY XC90 VOLVO IS VERY DISAPPOINTING THE DASH BOARD ON THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILS NO NOTHING NO GAS, SPEEDOMETER EVERY THINGS GOES OUT. IN THE NIGHT TIME ITS VERY SCARY ITS COMPLETELY DARK I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE ITS SCARY. NOW THE FUEL PUMP IS GONE AND THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 10, 2013
Incident date: May 25, 2005
MY XC90 VOLVO IS VERY DISAPPOINTING THE DASH BOARD ON THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILS NO NOTHING NO GAS, SPEEDOMETER EVERY THINGS GOES OUT. IN THE NIGHT TIME ITS VERY SCARY ITS COMPLETELY DARK I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE ITS SCARY. NOW THE FUEL PUMP IS GONE AND THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 24, 2013
Incident date: Mar 4, 2010
WELL WHILE OUT DRIVING LOCALLY ON A COLD WINTER DAY MY DASH BOARD READINGS WENT OFF AND CAME BACK ON A COUPLE TIMES..THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER....IT WOULD DO THIS ONCE IN A WHILE THEN IT STARTED GETTING WORSE AND WORSE TO THE POINT NOW IT COMES ON ONLY ONCE AND AWHILE...SO I HAVE NO RE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 12, 2013
Incident date: Jan 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS STOPPED ILLUMINATING AND ALL OF THE GAUGES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
STEERING
Aug 15, 2012
Incident date: Aug 9, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK ABNORMALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE SHIFT GEAR LEVER WAS DEFECTIVE AND BOTH THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND TRANSMISSION FLUIDS WERE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 15, 2012
Incident date: Aug 9, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK ABNORMALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE SHIFT GEAR LEVER WAS DEFECTIVE AND BOTH THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND TRANSMISSION FLUIDS WERE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 26, 2012
Incident date: Jul 20, 2012
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AUTOMATICALLY CAME ON AND ABOUT THE SAME TIME THE BATTERY LIGHT AND ELECTRICAL WARNING SIDE CAME ON. IT ALSO AFFECTED THE POWER STEERING AND AIR CONDITION. HAD TO PULL OVER ON A BUSY STREET WHICH WAS NOT EASY. HAD THE BATTERY TESTED AND IT WAS GO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 12, 2011
Incident date: Dec 12, 2011
I HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE COOLANT HAS LEAKED INTO TO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GIVE OUT. THEY SAID IT NEEDS REPLACED AT A COST OF 6000. THIS WOULD BE THE 3 RD TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR ALONE. THEIR ARE MULTIPL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 12, 2011
Incident date: Jul 4, 1983
2003 VOLVO XC90 ENGINE CUT OFF SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING ~70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. WAS LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT BEING HIT OR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY. DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT CONS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 30, 2011
Incident date: Mar 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE FROM THE MAIN ROADWAY BUT AS SHE PROCEEDED INTO TRAFFIC, THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE URGENT SERVICE TRA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2011
Incident date: Feb 1, 2011
MY 2003 XC90 VOLVO INSTRUMENTAL PANEL IS FAILING. ONE DAY THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL WEEKS LATER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FAIL. IT WORKS FOR THE FIRST 10 MINUTES THEN ALL GAUGES FAIL, NEEDLES ARE AT ZERO AND THERE IS NO LIGHT. BASICALLY THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES BLANK (OFF) NO ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 31, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2010
MY 2003 XC90 VOLVO INSTRUMENTAL PANEL IS FAILING. ONE DAY THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL WEEKS LATER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FAIL. IT WORKS FOR THE FIRST 10 MINUTES THEN ALL GAUGES FAIL, NEEDLES ARE AT ZERO AND THERE IS NO LIGHT. BASICALLY THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES BLANK (OFF) N... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 11, 2011
Incident date: Dec 29, 2010
I PURCHASE A USED VOLVO XC90 ON 12/17/2010 FOR MY SON WITH A REGISTERED 104,555 MILES. ON 12/29/2010 THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. I GOT A COUPLE DIFFERENT ESTIMATES FROM $5,000 TO $7,000 TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. AFTER DISCUSSING WITH THE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, I FOUND OUT THAT VOLVO HAS HAD A SLEW OF PRO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Jan 3, 2011
Incident date: Dec 30, 2010
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GOES BLACK IF TURN CAR OFF COMES BACK ON. MESSAGE CENTER SAY SRS AIR BAG FAILURE. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jan 3, 2011
Incident date: Dec 30, 2010
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GOES BLACK IF TURN CAR OFF COMES BACK ON. MESSAGE CENTER SAY SRS AIR BAG FAILURE. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 22, 2010
Incident date: Nov 9, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO JERK WITH EXCESSIVE HESITATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE TRANSMISSI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 15, 2010
Incident date: Nov 11, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND THE SAFETY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Aug 29, 2010
LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND HEARD LOUD SOUND CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. VOLVO SAYS THE FOLLOWING IS BROKEN: LOWER CONTROL ARM, CV AXLE, ROTOR AND DAMAGED RIM. WE HAD BEEN PARKED AND WERE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVING PARKING LOT(.BARELY MOVING) COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEED. WE HAVE CONSTANT... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Aug 29, 2010
LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND HEARD LOUD SOUND CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. VOLVO SAYS THE FOLLOWING IS BROKEN: LOWER CONTROL ARM, CV AXLE, ROTOR AND DAMAGED RIM. WE HAD BEEN PARKED AND WERE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVING PARKING LOT(.BARELY MOVING) COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEED. WE HAVE CONSTANT... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Aug 29, 2010
LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND HEARD LOUD SOUND CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. VOLVO SAYS THE FOLLOWING IS BROKEN: LOWER CONTROL ARM, CV AXLE, ROTOR AND DAMAGED RIM. WE HAD BEEN PARKED AND WERE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVING PARKING LOT(.BARELY MOVING) COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEED. WE HAVE CONSTANT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Aug 29, 2010
LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND HEARD LOUD SOUND CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. VOLVO SAYS THE FOLLOWING IS BROKEN: LOWER CONTROL ARM, CV AXLE, ROTOR AND DAMAGED RIM. WE HAD BEEN PARKED AND WERE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVING PARKING LOT(.BARELY MOVING) COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEED. WE HAVE CONSTANT... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Aug 29, 2010
LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND HEARD LOUD SOUND CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. VOLVO SAYS THE FOLLOWING IS BROKEN: LOWER CONTROL ARM, CV AXLE, ROTOR AND DAMAGED RIM. WE HAD BEEN PARKED AND WERE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVING PARKING LOT(.BARELY MOVING) COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEED. WE HAVE CONSTANT... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Aug 31, 2010
Incident date: Aug 29, 2010
LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND HEARD LOUD SOUND CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. VOLVO SAYS THE FOLLOWING IS BROKEN: LOWER CONTROL ARM, CV AXLE, ROTOR AND DAMAGED RIM. WE HAD BEEN PARKED AND WERE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVING PARKING LOT(.BARELY MOVING) COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEED. WE HAVE CONSTANT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 29, 2010
Incident date: Jul 31, 2009
2003 VOLVO XC90. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER HAD ALREADY EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE, PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 22, 2010
Incident date: Jun 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT 38 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REACH HER DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 11, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2010
THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON, WHICH APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY MODEL. THE DEALER SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SRS CONSOLE FOR $1000. THEY CANNOT GUARANTEE IT, BUT IT'S POSSIBLE MY AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IF THEY DO NOT REPLACE THIS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 11, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2010
THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON, WHICH APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY MODEL. THE DEALER SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SRS CONSOLE FOR $1000. THEY CANNOT GUARANTEE IT, BUT IT'S POSSIBLE MY AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IF THEY DO NOT REPLACE THIS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 8, 2010
Incident date: Apr 10, 2010
2003 VOLVO XC90 BEGAN DISPLAYING "SRS SERVICE URGENT" MESSAGE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO KNEW RIGHT AWAY WHAT PROBLEM WAS, THEY CLEANED THE CONTACTS OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (MAYBE THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE)(CEM) AND ERROR WAS REMOVED. 3 WEEKS LATER SAME ERROR RETURNS. SOUNDS LIKE A DEFECT TO ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 18, 2010
Incident date: Apr 8, 2010
MY 2003 VOLVO XC90 HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES INCLUDING OVER 3 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2006. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED, FRONT AXLE, WIPERS ETC. I HAVE PURCHASED 4 SETS OF TIRES, TIRES BOSTON VOLVO INSTALLED AND MY 17 YEAR OLD SON RECEIVED A COMPLETE BLOW OU... Read more
STEERING
Apr 18, 2010
Incident date: Apr 8, 2010
MY 2003 VOLVO XC90 HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES INCLUDING OVER 3 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2006. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED, FRONT AXLE, WIPERS ETC. I HAVE PURCHASED 4 SETS OF TIRES, TIRES BOSTON VOLVO INSTALLED AND MY 17 YEAR OLD SON RECEIVED A COMPLETE BLOW OU... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 18, 2010
Incident date: Apr 8, 2010
MY 2003 VOLVO XC90 HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES INCLUDING OVER 3 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2006. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN FIXED, FRONT AXLE, WIPERS ETC. I HAVE PURCHASED 4 SETS OF TIRES, TIRES BOSTON VOLVO INSTALLED AND MY 17 YEAR OLD SON RECEIVED A COMPLETE BLOW OU... Read more
Showing 50 of 149 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 VOLVO XC90
328 manufacturer communications from 185 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 59 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 48 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 28 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 18 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 11 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 7 |
26745.13.14
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110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009
Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330
Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
CBR-2201
Aug 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
Special Tools Bu
May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager
May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager
May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
TJ 35978 1 0
Jun 25, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
New Software Products (SP) have been developed to convert a Care Key to a standard key.
SMB00-015-2021-0
May 25, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
SMB00-288-2021-0
Feb 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performa
SMB00-015-2020-1
Oct 21, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
SMB00-015-2020-1
Oct 16, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
ST-001-2020-09-1
Sep 18, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2020-09-1
Sep 18, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
SMB00-006-2020-0
Aug 5, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
Service Manager
Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager
Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
SMB00-006-2020-0
Mar 31, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
ST-001-2020-01-2
Jan 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
TJ34740.1.3-2020
Jan 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This is a Technical Journal: 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil.
SMB00-325-2019-1
Dec 1, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA
SMB00-325-2019-1
Dec 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEA
TJ31946.1.2-2019
Nov 19, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co
TJ31946.1.1-2019
Nov 14, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co
SMB00-006-2019-1
Nov 9, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB00-438-2019-1
Nov 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
TJ31543.9.0-2019
Nov 6, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other veh
ST-001-2019-10-1
Oct 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
TJ21965.7.0-2019
Oct 16, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
SMB00 438 2019-0
Aug 23, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
SMB00 108 2019-0
Aug 15, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the
SMB00 108C 2019-
Aug 15, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the
SMB00 006 2019-0
Aug 12, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Installation Policy changes.
SMB84 001 2019-0
Aug 3, 2019
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
TJ34650 1 0-2019
Jun 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: SPA Condensation water drops in around pedals area
SMB30-001-2019-0
Jun 5, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Service Managers Bulletin: Volvo Cars is constantly developing the in-car systems and the services offered to customers, so that their cars give them the best experience possible . As of May 13th, 2019, when the software in your c
SPJ34864 2 0-201
Jun 5, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration t
SMB30-001-2019-0
May 21, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Service Managers Bulletin: Volvo Cars is constantly developing the in-car systems and the services offered to customers, so that their cars give them the best experience possible . As of May 13th, 2019, when the software in your c
SPJ3475710-2019-
May 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Product Journal: Unable to set SPA/CMA vehicle into programming mode - P2P
SPJ3475710-2019-
May 16, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Service Product Journal: Unable to set SPA/CMA vehicle into programming mode - P2P
TJ3416511-2019-0
May 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
TJ3416511-2019-0
May 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
TJ34502.1.0-2019
Feb 28, 2019
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This is a Technical Journal: Tailgate opening by foot movement detection
TJ34502.1.0-2019
Feb 28, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
This is a Technical Journal: Tailgate opening by foot movement detection
ST-231-2019-02-1
Feb 16, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
ST-231-2019-02-1
Feb 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
ST-231-2019-02-1
Feb 16, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
ST-231-2019-02-1
Feb 16, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
ST-231-2019-02-1
Feb 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
TJ28941-4-0-2019
Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
PB00-013-2019-02
Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
TJ28941-4-0-2019
Feb 14, 2019
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
TJ28941-4-0-2019
Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
TJ28941-4-0-2019
Feb 14, 2019
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
PB00-013-2019-02
Feb 14, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements
TJ28941-4-0-2019
Feb 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
SMB00-437-2019-0
Feb 13, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
SMB00-437-2019-0
Feb 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
SMB00-437-2019-0
Feb 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
SMB00-437-2019-0
Feb 13, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process
TJ21965-5-0-2019
Feb 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
TJ21965-5-0-2019
Feb 9, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
TJ21965-5-0-2019
Feb 9, 2019
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
TJ21965-5-0-2019
Feb 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
TJ17076.11.0-201
Jan 17, 2019
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Technical Journal TITLE : Headlamp , Leak Test REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States TJ 17076 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America YEAR MONTH DAY 2012 10 11 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC :
SMB00-231-2018-1
Jan 8, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The Volvo Certified Pre-Owned (VCPO) warranty on all vehicles certified and retailed on or after 1/1/05 - 10/31/18 will be administered and paid through the Volvo warranty system.
SMB88-001A-2018-
Dec 14, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018-
Dec 14, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018-
Dec 14, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018-
Dec 14, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018-
Dec 14, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018-
Dec 14, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
SMB88-001A-2018-
Dec 14, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender.
TJ34165-1-0-2018
Dec 5, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
TJ34165-1-0-2018
Dec 5, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal: No VIDA communication with vehicle
ST-001-2018-11-2
Dec 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2018-11-2
Dec 4, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2018-11-2
Dec 4, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
ST-001-2018-11-2
Dec 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
TJ34141.1.0-2018
Nov 6, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: Performing a Total Upgrade, Service 2.0 or PDS Upgrade after the 2018 week 40 software release, will reset the sound settings back to default settings on the MY 2016 - 2018 vehicles listed above. The new softwa
TJ34141.1.0-2018
Nov 6, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: Performing a Total Upgrade, Service 2.0 or PDS Upgrade after the 2018 week 40 software release, will reset the sound settings back to default settings on the MY 2016 - 2018 vehicles listed above. The new softwa
ST-002-2018-08-1
Aug 22, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
ST-002-2018-08-1
Aug 22, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
ST-002-2018-08-1
Aug 22, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
ST-227-2018-08-1
Aug 18, 2018
190000 TIRES
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1
Aug 18, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1
Aug 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1
Aug 18, 2018
200000 WHEELS
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1
Aug 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
ST-227-2018-08-1
Aug 18, 2018
200000 WHEELS
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
TJ34013-1-2-2018
Aug 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
TJ34013-1-2-2018
Aug 4, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
TJ34013-1-2-2018
Aug 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
TJ34013-1-2-2018
Aug 4, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found
ST002
Jul 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier
ST-228
Jul 12, 2018
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Kits 33300313 and 33300315
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO XC90
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE10025
Opened: Jul 20, 2010 , Closed: Nov 22, 2010
Central Electronic Module Failure
Volvo acknowledged a problem affecting some subject vehicles involving water seepage into the plenum box area in the engine compartment.When this occurs water may enter into the interior / passenger compartment and track along the wiring harness for the Central Electronic Module (CEM), the device th... Read more
PE09039
Opened: Aug 31, 2009 , Closed: Dec 22, 2009
FUEL PUMP LEAK
VOLVO HAS DETERMINED THAT DUE TO EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATES AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) AND VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE IN THE XC90 VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP CRACKS.OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL SEEPAGE.DUE TO SIMILAR MATERIAL USAGE, THIS ISSUE ALSO ... Read more
EA06006
Opened: Mar 21, 2006 , Closed: Jun 14, 2007
VOLVO XC90 BATTERY CABLE FAILURES
DURING PE05-057 AND EA06-006 ODI IDENTIFIED TWO CONDITIONS INVOLVING THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 VOLVO XC90 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES THAT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE:(1) POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE GROUNDING TO THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING; AND (2) MISPLACED JACK CRANK HANDLES UND... Read more
PE05064
Opened: Dec 2, 2005 , Closed: May 10, 2006
WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM PERFORMANCE
THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED APRIL 21, 2006, THAT A SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED FOR CORRECTION OF THIS PROBLEM ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 - 2006 VOLVO XC90 VEHICLES. THE RECALL AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY 122,400 SUBJECT VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN AUGUST 2002 AND OCTOBER 2005.NHTSA ... Read more
PE05057
Opened: Nov 2, 2005 , Closed: Mar 23, 2006
VOLVO XC90 BATTERY CABLE FAILURES
THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, PE05-057 BASED ON EARLY WARNING DATA SUBMITTED TO ODI BY VOLVO. THE DATA CONTAINED FIELD REPORTS OF THERMAL FAILURES OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE. ON NOVEMBER 17, 2005, VOLVO NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT HAD IDENTIFIED A SAFETY DEFECT IN ... Read more
VOLVO XC90 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO XC90 across all model years (2003, 2025).
83
Total Recalls
2,245
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
84
Reported Crashes
52
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
VOLVO XC90 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 37 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 57 | View |
| 2023 | 6 | 69 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 49 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 56 | View |
| 2020 | 7 | 47 | View |
| 2019 | 6 | 53 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 66 | View |
| 2017 | 7 | 118 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 310 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 30 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 44 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 59 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 73 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 304 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 669 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 5 | 149 |