Model year record

2011 Volvo XC90

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 31 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V286000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
350
Reported to NHTSA
2011-05-18
Owners notified
2011-06-07

Defect description

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XC90 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010. THE POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE OIL PIPE CONNECTION AT THE STEERING GEAR VALVE HOUSING.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL PIPES ON THE POWER STEERING RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine6128,000 mi
Electrical system577,010 mi
Engine and engine cooling21,500 mi
Power train25 mi
Service brakes25 mi
Steering298,000 mi
Air bags1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline12,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission12,400 mi
Seat belts1127,200 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Seats1
Structure: body123,540 mi
Suspension1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control12,400 mi
Wheels1142,000 mi

The 2010 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2012 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.