Model year record

2023 Volvo XC90

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 102 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V908000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
413,151
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-23
Owners notified
2026-03-02

Defect description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V282000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
413,151
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-08
Owners notified
2025-06-27

Defect description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

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 23V188000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
393
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-22
Owners notified
2023-04-21

Defect description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).

Safety risk

The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V012000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
27,457
Reported to NHTSA
2023-01-19
Owners notified
2023-02-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V793000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
15,674
Reported to NHTSA
2022-10-20
Owners notified
2022-12-09

Defect description

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system13
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera10
Unknown or other10
Back over prevention: rearview system braking9
Service brakes7
Fuel/propulsion system6
Back over prevention: warnings5
Forward collision avoidance: warnings5
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch46,000 mi
Power train31,000 mi
Visibility/wiper3
Air bags239,397 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel239,397 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2111,914 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Steering2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments2
Wheels2
Engine1
Fuel system, gasoline11,000 mi
Lane departure: assist1
Parking brake11,000 mi
Seat belts1
Seats1
Structure: body1
Suspension1
Vehicle speed control1

The 2022 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2024 model has roughly the same number of 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.