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  Safety Recalls of Volvo XC90 Vehicles

There have been 28 safety recalls for the Volvo XC90. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo XC90.

NHTSA Recall #: 25V179000; Mar. 20, 2025

a short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Volvo S60, 2021 Volvo S60, 2022 Volvo S60, 2020 Volvo S90, 2021 Volvo S90, 2020 Volvo V60, 2021 Volvo V60, 2022 Volvo V60, 2022 Volvo V90, 2020 Volvo XC60, 2021 Volvo XC60, 2022 Volvo XC60, 2020 Volvo XC90, 2021 Volvo XC90, 2022 Volvo XC90
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V827000; Dec. 7, 2023

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Volvo XC90, 2016 Volvo XC90, 2017 Volvo XC90, 2018 Volvo XC90, 2019 Volvo XC90, 2020 Volvo XC90, 2021 Volvo XC90, 2022 Volvo XC90, 2023 Volvo XC90, 2024 Volvo XC90
Component: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V012000; Jan. 19, 2023

a reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Volvo C40, 2023 Volvo S60, 2023 Volvo V60, 2023 Volvo V60cc, 2023 Volvo V90cc, 2023 Volvo XC40, 2023 Volvo XC60, 2023 Volvo XC90
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 23V001000; Jan. 5, 2023

a screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Volvo V60cc, 2020 Volvo V60cc, 2021 Volvo V60cc, 2022 Volvo V60cc, 2019 Volvo XC60, 2020 Volvo XC60, 2021 Volvo XC60, 2022 Volvo XC60, 2019 Volvo XC90, 2020 Volvo XC90, 2021 Volvo XC90, 2022 Volvo XC90
Component: STEERING
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V716000; Sep. 15, 2021

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Volvo S90, 2020 Volvo XC60, 2021 Volvo XC60, 2020 Volvo XC90, 2021 Volvo XC90
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V414000; Jun. 2, 2021

failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Volvo S60, 2020 Volvo S60, 2019 Volvo S90, 2020 Volvo S90, 2019 Volvo V60, 2020 Volvo V60, 2019 Volvo V60cc, 2020 Volvo V60cc, 2019 Volvo V90, 2020 Volvo V90, 2019 Volvo V90cc, 2020 Volvo V90cc, 2019 Volvo XC60, 2020 Volvo XC60, 2019 Volvo XC90, 2020 Volvo XC90
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V273000; Apr. 21, 2021

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Volvo XC90, 2017 Volvo XC90, 2018 Volvo XC90, 2019 Volvo XC90, 2020 Volvo XC90
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V001000; Jan. 7, 2021

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Volvo V60, 2021 Volvo V60cc, 2021 Volvo V90, 2021 Volvo V90cc, 2021 Volvo XC60, 2021 Volvo XC90
Component: AIR BAGS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V144000; Mar. 12, 2020

if the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Volvo S60, 2020 Volvo S60, 2019 Volvo S90, 2020 Volvo S90, 2019 Volvo V60, 2020 Volvo V60, 2019 Volvo V60cc, 2020 Volvo V60cc, 2019 Volvo V90, 2020 Volvo V90, 2019 Volvo V90cc, 2020 Volvo V90cc, 2019 Volvo XC40, 2020 Volvo XC40, 2019 Volvo XC60, 2020 Volvo XC60, 2019 Volvo XC90, 2020 Volvo XC90
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: PEDESTRIAN AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Recall Summary: 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 incompatability, the automatic emergency brake (aeb) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V370000; Jun. 8, 2017

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Volvo XC90
Component: SEAT BELTS
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Volvo XC90 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 20, 2025   Electrical System:software 7,483
Dec. 7, 2023   Seat Belts:critical Fasteners 2,911
Jan. 19, 2023   Service Brakes 27,457
Jan. 5, 2023   Steering 74
Sep. 15, 2021   Service Brakes 9
Jun. 2, 2021   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 85,550
Apr. 21, 2021   Electrical System:software 162
Jan. 7, 2021   Air Bag 2,883
Mar. 12, 2020   Forward Collision Avoidance: Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking 121,605
Jun. 8, 2017   Seat Belt 1,305
Feb. 16, 2017   Air Bags:side/window 10,476
Nov. 2, 2016   Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 74,027
Sep. 26, 2016   Air Bag 43,766
May. 4, 2016   Visibility:sun Roof Assembly 30,214
Aug. 6, 2015   Air Bags:side/window 3,911
Jun. 3, 2015   Air Bags:side/window 584
May. 18, 2011   Steering 350
Nov. 8, 2010   Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System) 416
Apr. 16, 2010   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 2,494
Dec. 18, 2009   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 158,733
May. 6, 2008   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 102
Dec. 12, 2007   Visibility:defroster/defogger System 37,000
May. 25, 2007   Electrical System:battery:cables 42,211
May. 5, 2006   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 126,743
Apr. 28, 2006   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer 122,431
Nov. 17, 2005   Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid 10,259
Nov. 4, 2003   Wheel 2,586
Oct. 10, 2003   Seat Belts:rear 18,692


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Volvo XC90 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2024 Volvo XC90 1
2023 Volvo XC90 2
2022 Volvo XC90 3
2021 Volvo XC90 5
2020 Volvo XC90 7
2019 Volvo XC90 5
2018 Volvo XC90 2
2017 Volvo XC90 6
2016 Volvo XC90 7
2015 Volvo XC90 1
2011 Volvo XC90 1
2010 Volvo XC90 3
2009 Volvo XC90 1
2008 Volvo XC90 3
2007 Volvo XC90 2
2006 Volvo XC90 3
2005 Volvo XC90 6
2004 Volvo XC90 6
2003 Volvo XC90 5