Model year record

2021 Volvo XC90

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 95 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V179000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
7,483
Reported to NHTSA
2025-03-24
Owners notified
2025-05-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V827000

Seat belts: critical fasteners

Component
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,911
Reported to NHTSA
2023-12-07
Owners notified
2024-01-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V001000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
74
Reported to NHTSA
2023-01-05
Owners notified
2023-01-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V716000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
9
Reported to NHTSA
2021-09-15
Owners notified
2021-10-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V682000

Seat belts: rear/other: retractor

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: retractor
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
19,149
Reported to NHTSA
2021-09-01
Owners notified
2021-10-12

Defect description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V001000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,883
Reported to NHTSA
2021-01-07
Owners notified
2021-02-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system15700 mi
Engine14
Service brakes1078,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system9
Unknown or other9
Power train4
Chest clip, buckle, harness3
Seat belts3
Air bags2
Back over prevention: warnings2
Exterior lighting2
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking22,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Hybrid propulsion system2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic278,500 mi
Steering2
Structure240,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly240,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1200 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Visibility/wiper1
Wheels1

The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about 1.5 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.