2016 VOLVO XC90

8 recalls, 310 complaints - 1,041 TSBs

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

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.

2,911 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

162 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

34,006 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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 loo... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

74,027 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

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 inst... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 R8... Read more

43,766 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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. W... Read more

Consequence

If the switch is unintentionally pressed and the sunroof panel closes, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

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 R897... Read more

30,214 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

Underinflated air bags may not fully protect third row occupants, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

3,911 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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... Read more

584 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC

Complaint Statistics

310 total complaints 28 crashes 4 fires 23 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	64
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	54
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	29
STRUCTURE:BODY	20
POWER TRAIN	20
SERVICE BRAKES	18
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	17
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	11
AIR BAGS	10
STEERING	8

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

Piston rings inside the engine failed due to a known oil consumption issue with this model vehicle. The engine failed while the car was driving 85 mph and consequently slowed down to 15mph on the highway, leaving the owner of the car stranded alone on the highway. Volvo has a known fix for this issu... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

Incident date: Jul 7, 2026

2020 Kia Forte, 2.0L 14F engine, 109,000 miles: On July 3.2026 "check engine" light came on. Drove to local auto parts store to have code downloaded, P0017 cam position sensor. Car was performing fine, except for engine light. Drove car to Kia dealership. While driving, warning light for "front c... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2025

On 6/22/2026 we were driving on the highway that had no objects in the road and one oncoming car about 200 to 300 yards away when our brakes locked up and a crash indicator popped up on the drivers screen. My wife and I were thrown violently forward into our seat belts it felt like we had been in a ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2025

Spontaneous rear window shattering while parked. Problem not confirmed or reproduced Insurance claim filed for repair No warning lamps, messages or symptoms of impending problem.

Incident date: Apr 30, 2025

The truck suddenly downshifts hard and the truck slows down significantly, without warning. When it goes back into gear, the whole truck jolts and the transmission shifts hard. It has always shifted hard, but the dealer blames the 10 speed transmission “just does that”. They don’t know why. ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2025

Vehicle won't move. Emergency break malfunction notification came on. Unable to get to dealership without a tow. Diagnostic completed.. Quick service provided $701.66. Two A21 Cylinder Assy, RR DI @$402.90. Two A11 Actuator assy, parking @ $2168.34 also customer paid shop charge for repair order @... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2026

Symptoms of failure was present prior to complete failure. At highway speed, vehicle sometimes resisted steering input. At 20-30mph, steering wanders side to side and fights my steering inputs. When complete failure occurred, steering became difficult at low speed, parking situations. No warning or ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2026

Vehiculo defectuoso así me lo vendió el dealer epic chevrolet de sacramento se apaga el solo se ahoga el motor etc

Incident date: Jan 8, 2024

The battery does not charge. Warning lights activated to check EV system. This first occurred about two months ago. Dash lights spontaneously resolved, but MIL light has remained on in Nissan App since that time. Dealership service initially said to return with vehicle when dash light and message ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2024

Incident date: Apr 18, 2026

We have had multiple incidents when the car is at a stop light with the idle stop not active, the vehicle engine will just die. The light turns green and the vehicle is not running, it will take multiple times pushing the start button for it to start back up. This has resulted in multiple almost r... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

On April 1, 2026, while pulling into a parking space at our church, I was applying the brake when the vehicle suddenly and forcefully surged forward without warning. The unintended acceleration was intense and unexpected, occurring despite continuous braking input. This resulted in the vehicle str... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

I bought my car a Honda CRV 2018 at a dealership brand new in 2019. The problems with car is now with ABS system. ABS lights are all on and information was told by independent service. ABS system was replaced by independent service center, but the problem is still ongoing. Do you recover for the ABS... Read more

Incident date: Dec 27, 2025

I was driving and experience a loss in power and got the Check Electrical Vehicle System error message. As I was trying to get to safe location to stop, I got the Power Limited warning message and lost even more power then got the Stop Vehicle and Check Power Supply warning. I did not have any warni... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact smelled smoke and became aware that the smoke was coming from under the hood. The failure reoccurred while driving the following day. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, where... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2025

The design of the grill on this vehicle is poorly constructed and leads to safety issues. I purchased the vehicle in October 2024 and early January 2025, my husband was driving on the highway when the vehicle stopped. No lights, no warnings, just stopped providing power-while driving at a high speed... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2025

The transmission failed at only 63,000 miles. Prior to the failure i had no codes or warning lights. It began to shift harshly and jump gears. At a stop light it would remain in 7th gear and then trying to get moving again would require a large amount of acceleration, then it suddenly would jump... Read more

Incident date: Sep 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed that the infotainment system was displaying a blank and darkened screen. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, whe... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2025

We just recently had the cam shaft and lifters replaced, as the vehicle began experiencing a knocking sound. The repair was supposedly completed, and they gave the truck back. We took the truck back in within a week, bc we continued to hear the sound. They sent it back saying they didn’t hear anyt... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2025

On 9/1/25 while driving 25 mph in the neighborhood the car started shifting very hard. Upon getting back in the driveway and put in park all dashboard light came on. Car would not leave park, parking brake would not work. Windows would not roll down, dash would not turn on, car would not turn off. G... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2022

Transmission in our 2021 Toyota Highlander required a full replacement due to a known part defect (front carrier assembly front pinion shaft). Toyota will not cover any portion of the $8k cost. In looking into the issue, this is very widespread with even our dealership confirming four transmission r... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2022

The engine light came on and we took it to the dealer where we purchased it. They told us the engine had coolant leaking into it from a warped engine block. The vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it. The dealer told us it would cost $14000 to replace the engine. We are feeling quite frustrated as... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2022

Pelc Tire of Fairhope Alabama identified a crack that has formed between the tread and the sidewall that traverses the circumference of the entire tire on all four tires. They said this is a safety hazard to me and that these tires are very new to have formed this crack. They recommended replaceme... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2024

Aug 2025: 2018 Subaru Legacy, 55,500 miles. ISSUE: Rearview camera froze with high-pitch sound for about 10-seconds, then shut off, while in Reverse. I was not aware immediately of this. Did not hit the cars behind me but definitely could have. Unknown if reverse lights affected. Based on online se... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2025

The automatic high beam system is terrible. It is too sensitive so the beams flash hi/low on and off. Even a small road reflector on a dark empty road will force it back to low beam. Other cars I own with this type system work much better. It’s a safety hazard because auto hi-beam is on by default... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2025

I was slowly maneuvering my car into my garage when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly surged forward, despite only lightly tapping the brake and not touching the accelerator. The car had been displaying the warning, “Propulsion Power is Reduced” and was not holding an electric charge in the... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 20, 2025

- Rear brake pads. They were replaced at 22,464 miles under warranty due to premature wear, and at just 34,170 miles (less than 12,000 miles later), they are already down to 4mm. Yes, the component is available for inspection upon request. - The rapid and premature wear of the rear brake pads reduc... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000(Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2024

The transmission either shifts hard or momentarily locks up when downshifting and then shifting back up into high at 50+ mph. Check engine light comes on, tow haul mode is not available, engine rpm's increase dramatically. Transmission will begin shifting normally after a engine stop, but check e... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2025

This adjustable straps aren’t able to move

Incident date: Feb 3, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V633000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the final remedy or to repurchase the vehicle. The deal... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2024

This incident it similar to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V409000. On December 7, 2024, a 2024 BMW iX was traveling on a cul-de-sac street at low speed, preparing to come to a stop. The driver was turning the steering wheel gently when, without warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly. The unexp... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Dec 1, 2022

on 12.25.24 I was driving when 4 warning alerts suddenly appeared on my dash: Forward Alert Not Available, ASPC not available, Stability control not available, Autonomous Emergency Braking System not available. I was able to pull over to a parking lot to read the alerts. However, when I tried to r... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2022

Incident date: Dec 9, 2024

1. Passenger (next to driver) side no-belt warning is not working. Seat belt warning is not shown even when the passenger (adult) does not wear belt. It is consistently reproducible even when the vehicle is at highway speeds. 2. Passenger side airbag is always OFF even when there is a passenger se... Read more

Incident date: Dec 9, 2024

Incident date: Mar 13, 2024

This trailer has a dangerous design flaw. This trailer is called a "Tilt Trailer," and the bed of trailer tilts to allow machines to drive onto the ramp. The design flaw is the location of the tie-down rings. The "D-rings" are welded to the bed, and not the frame of the trailer. This allows the ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2024

ABS and Traction Control lights have come on for the second time. First time at 100K miles the Hydraulic Module and Controller were replaced at my expense. Now at 153K miles the lights are coming on again. This is a habitual problem with this generation of RAM trucks and it's a safety issue for th... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward truck. The contact stated that an employee had started the vehicle while parked and placed the vehicle in drive (D), the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into 2 vehicles parked in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that t... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 14, 2024

Intermittent issue with power steering where the wheel becomes extremely hard to turn in both directions. Also have had issue where wheel will stop turning midway through a turn and when trying to return to center.

Incident date: Aug 30, 2024

My car has 33,214 miles on it. For no reason the alternator DIED ON IT. There was no warning on the dash of the vehicle. So the computer inside the vehicle did not give a warning that the electrical system for the alternator had died or that the battery had died. There’s no corrosion. There’s n... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2024

I was driving my mother's 2018 Honda CR-V at a steady rate of about 30 mph when there was a warning chirp and the car suddenly braked hard and came to a complete stop. At that time, I was at least 30 feet behind the car in front and both my car and the one in front were traveling at the same speed.... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2024

I was practicing manual transmission on my new Nissan Versa and when I stalled, that check engine light came on and I lost a LOT of power in all gears. In first gear, there’s also a whine that goes with it, and I don’t think that’s normal

Incident date: Aug 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Insight. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact then heard a loud pop and pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection, the contact observed gasoline leaking... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the horn inadvertently honked. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fail... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with water p... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2022

Headlight lens assembly of both headlights is cracking excessively. Upon review of online forums, this is happening frequently to many consumers. This impacts headlight output and looks to be manufacturing defect. Recently reported to dealer who indicated they have seen many of these recently and ... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2022

Vechicle was taken because the air blower was blowing hot. There is a recall the condenser on these cars but in addition the evaporator of the A/C equipement also has gone bad. They have said it needs to be replaced. The vechicel is still being paid for and its only has 38,593 miles. It definitely a... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 VOLVO XC90

1,041 manufacturer communications from 557 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	195
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	143
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	86
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	60
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	57
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	29
200000 WHEELS	26
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	24

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Journal: T8 P0EA773 Auxiliary Cooling System Performance. install component 32139082

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: VCM Backup Battery Replacement with VCM-U105000. Replace the VCM Backup Battery and download the relevant Software.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal. If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Volvo Cars USA LLC on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on vehicles exhibiting functionality issues with Apple CarPlay for certain model year 2016-2021 XC90 vehicles. The corrective ac

220000 SEATS

This is a Technical Journal: Squeak noise from second row outer seats over bumps. Apply PFPE Anti squeak spray, p/n 30749880 spray.

020000 SUSPENSION

This is a Technical Journal: Squeak noise from second row outer seats over bumps. Apply PFPE Anti squeak spray, p/n 30749880 spray.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a Technical Journal: ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise. Bearing kit replacement.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: High Voltage Battery repairs. Always repair the battery according to the methods in VIDA.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.

119120 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT

This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.

020000 SUSPENSION

CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer.

119111 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

This is a Technical Journal: SR PHEV Cell Module Replacement. Updated BECM software was released

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: SR PHEV Cell Module Replacement. Updated BECM software was released

050000 PARKING BRAKE

This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Download the available total upgrade software.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: AC evaporator repair, additional parts needed. Add resister in line jumper cable.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a Technical Journal: Transmission Shifts From D or R to P Immediately After Starting. This symptom can occur if the driver changes the position of the gear shifter from P to D or R very quickly after starting the engine and the star

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Updated Chassis Range.

100000 POWER TRAIN

ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

EXTENDED WARRANTY.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Bearing Noise.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

high-voltage battery cell module in a PHEV.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Technical Journal. Recovering control modules stuck in a??not respondinga?? after failed SW download. Connect VIDA to read-out the car. Follow steps outlined in this TJ.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Recovering control modules stuck in ?not responding?

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Front door decor panel, noise.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rubber cushion

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Vibration/shudder while braking

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Left front LED flickers after turning car off

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Electrical rear axis drive

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)

010000 STEERING

Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)

050000 PARKING BRAKE

DIM message ?Parking brake service required?

010000 STEERING

Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10186

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10207

050000 PARKING BRAKE

DIM message ?Parking brake service required?

020000 SUSPENSION

Blown fuse, compressor - air suspension

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10207

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace;

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

PHEV High Voltage Battery Repairs

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

PHEV High Voltage Battery Repairs

350000 EQUIPMENT

Vehicle type and platform identification

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

Extended Warranty P10207: VEP4 Oil Consumption Test

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace

350000 EQUIPMENT

Programming of User defined Service Interval, new XC90 MY2016

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Programming of User defined Service Interval, new XC90 MY2016

350000 EQUIPMENT

Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button

350000 EQUIPMENT

Volvo Cars App Android, no climate setting button

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Climate system heating performance.

160000 STRUCTURE

Tailgate Operation.

162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Tailgate Operation.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Expendable Items Parts List.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.

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

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.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations

350000 EQUIPMENT

VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3G Network Sunset

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

3G Network Sunset

010000 STEERING

Steering column cover, squeaking noise

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Steering column cover, squeaking noise

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Headlamp condensation.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P05EB, Diagnostic And Repair Information - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Years 2016 And 2017)

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P05EB, Diagnostic And Repair Information - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Years 2016 And 2017)

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Emission Warranty Update.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Perform a software upgrade in accordance with TJ 31543.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

New Software Products (SP) have been developed to convert a Care Key to a standard key.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form

200000 WHEELS

This is a Technical Journal: we find with automobiles. Radial force variation ( RFV ) is a condition where excessive run out will create the same symptom as an unbalanced tire. Tire balancing should be checked and corrected as needed but is

190000 TIRES

020000 SUSPENSION

Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on the Rear Suspension Air Compressor for certain model year 2017-2020 S90 Series, 2017-2020 V90 Seri

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

020000 SUSPENSION

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

350000 EQUIPMENT

130000 VISIBILITY

This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the rattling noise comes from the roller blind, similar to the noi

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: AC evaporator repair, additional parts needed

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

If the rear Parking Assistance System (PAS) is not working and there is a message in DIM about ?Parking Assistance System service required? displayed in DIM, then it is possible that there is water ingress into rear park assist sensors and

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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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

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... at controls many of the vehicle's electrical functions including wiper operation, lighting, and transmission operation.If the water reaches the CEM connector electrical faults may result.In response to such faults the CEM, a microprocessor controlled device, will attempt to reset by temporarily shutting down (for 100 milliseconds, or 0.1 seconds) and restarting; this effects various CEM functions including the instrument panel (IP) display, gauges, wipers and also the transmission gear (if it is in the overdrive range).During the reset owners may experience temporarily loss of the IP displays and an abnormal 'jerking' in the transmission/drivetrain.If the problem persist for 6 consecutive restart attempts, the CEM will enter a 'Limp Home' mode that disables non-essential electrical functions yet maintain safety critical functions such as low-beam headlights, low-speed wiper operation, brake lights, and non-overdrive transmission operation.Warning and error messages will also be illuminated in the IP display.Consumers reported experiencing conditions consistent with CEM resetting and the limp mode operation in their reports to both ODI and Volvo.No reports or allegations of crash or injury associated with possible CEM failures have been reported by Volvo or otherwise identified by ODI.Volvo revised the design of the wiring grommet (sealing device) and the plenum cover starting in May 2005 and October 2005 production dates respectively, the occurrence of the condition effectively ended after these changes.A technical service bulletin (TNN 37-35) has been published to diagnose and repair earlier production vehicles using the improved wiring grommet and/or new plenum cover.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2005

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

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 (current)	8	310
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	5	149	View

Other VOLVO Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
VNL	232	176	View
VHD	192	20	View
VNM	142	13	View
VN	125	150	View
S60	122	1,657	View
XC60	121	864	View
V70	92	1,181	View
S80	81	1,321	View

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