Table 1 shows three common back over prevention related problems of the 2016 Volvo XC90.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention problems | |
| Rearview System Braking problems | |
| Sensing System Camera problems |
The contact owns a 2016 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced high oil consumption. After adding oil to the engine, the message "oil level low" was display within three weeks. Additionally, while operating the vehicle the message "low engine function" had displayed and the vehicle would not properly accelerate and was jerking. The contact also discovered puddles of water inside the rear trunk of the vehicle with electrical wires and components submerged in the water. The vehicle had experienced various electrical failures with the back-up camera malfunctioning. In addition, there was mold inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were contacted regarding the failures. The failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not included.
It came to my attention this summer that my 2016 Volvo Xc90 has an extensive sunroof drainage problem that has resulted in major leaks in the interior of the car and that has destroyed the electrical system which impacts everything (airbags, speed control, back up camera, object alert warnings, etc. It was impossible to have knowledge of this problem until it was too late (like cancer). Many dashboard lights came on, the car was acting funning, back-up camera did not work, ac worked intermittently, standing water in trunk, headliner water damage, etc. Onboard diagnostic system also not working. I have attached the preliminary report but dealership saying they need to pull up carpets, seats and dash to get to a full diagnosis. Here's summary I put together(Volvo corp won't really communicate w/consumer). I have photos if needed: I also spent time the last several days continuing to do my research. It takes little more than a google search to understand the widespread sunroom drainage/leak issue with many Volvos. . Read more...
Backup camera not activating when in reverse sporadically. My recorded video of this happening: [xxx] issue has been brought to the Volvo dealership service department. Remedy from the Volvo service has been to update software but it has not corrected the issue. Multiple of owners have encountered the same issue which is widely documented online. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).