Tire Problems of Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 owners have reported 30 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Volvo XC90


Recently reported Tire problems of Volvo XC90

The Tire problem

The original oem tires on a 2025 Volvo Xc90 (purchased new in March 2025) failed prematurely due to what appears to be a manufacturing defect. Tire size: [e. G. 275/45r20]. Brand: [e. G. Pirelli scorpion]. Dot: 193 7b594p 1924 (manufactured week 19 of 2024).   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Shortly after 14,000 miles, we took our 2006 Volvo Xc90 in to have our tires rotated and balanced. The tire dealership would not even touch the tires but advised us to go directly to Volvo because the tires were an extreme safety hazard.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

I brought a 2021 Xc90 Volvo on 8/18/2022 with 12861 miles on it. The attached photo will show the current mile on the vehicle is 17421, so you can see I have only put 4560 miles on the vehicle. This vehicle was only brought 3 months ago.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

July 4, 2010 in reply VIN# [xxx] Volvo cars of north America customer care center 1volvo drive rockledge, NJ 07647-0914 dear Volvo cars of north America, subject: Volvo Xc90 warranty/safety issue I have returned my Volvo Xc90 on several occasions for electrical system related problems to include   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Sunday,June 29, 2008 driving on I-83 south approaching MD 695, rear right tire shredded and blew. Tire driven less than 18,000 miles. Returned to dealership next day. We were informed tires were defective and had to replace both rear tires at a cost of $489.   Read details...




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