Across the 18 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 67 recall campaigns and 1,380 owner complaints for the Volvo XC90. The 2004 model year has the most complaints (462).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2020 | 7 | 34 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2019 | 6 | 42 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 52 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 25 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 81 | 3 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2016 | 8 | 197 | 5 | 5 of 5 | 24 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 4 | 0 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 11 | 0 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Not rated | 19 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 12 | 0 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Not rated | 16 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 29 | 1 | Not rated | 16 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 38 | 0 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 53 | 4 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 223 | 1 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2004 | 6 | 462 | 9 | Not rated | 18 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 96 | 2 | Not rated | 18 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 96 |
| 2004 | 462 |
| 2005 | 223 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2016 | 197 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 17 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
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.
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.
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.