The Lemon IndexVolvo XC90 recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2003–2025 Volvo XC90, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 34
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Back over prevention · recall issued Dec 2025 · model years 2023–2025 New: most likely still open
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
413,151 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V908000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2025 · model years 2023–2025
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
413,151 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V282000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2025 · model years 2020–2022
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
7,483 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V179000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2016–2024
The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
2,911 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V827000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2023 · model year 2023
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).
393 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V188000
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2023 · model year 2023
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.
27,457 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V012000
- Steering · recall issued Jan 2023 · model years 2019–2022
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.
74 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V001000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2022–2023
An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
15,674 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V793000
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- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2021 · model years 2020–2021
An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
9 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V716000
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2021 · model year 2021
The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
19,149 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V682000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2021 · model years 2019–2020
The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
85,550 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V414000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2016–2020
Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
162 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V273000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2021 · model year 2021
The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
2,883 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V001000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued Mar 2020 · model years 2019–2020
Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
121,605 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V144000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2019 · model year 2016
Exposure to heat and humidity may cause the engine coolant bleeder hose to crack, resulting in a coolant leak.
34,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V308000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2017–2019
The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly.
17,548 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V800000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jun 2017 · model year 2017
The Micro Gas Generator (MGG), a subcomponent part used within the right hand side seat belt retractor for the third row seats, may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed.
1,305 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V370000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2017 · model year 2017
The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash.
10,476 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V104000
- Seat belts · recall issued Nov 2016 · model years 2016–2017
On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket.
74,027 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V798000
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2016–2017
In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.
43,766 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V690000
- Visibility · recall issued May 2016 · model year 2016
The sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being unintentionally pressed.
30,214 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V268000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2015 · model year 2016
The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.
3,911 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V497000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2015 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles have front seats whose wiring harness for the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) may have been routed incorrectly.
584 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V342000
- Steering · recall issued May 2011 · model year 2011
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XC90 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010.
350 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V286000
- Equipment · recall issued Nov 2010 · model years 2003–2009
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
416 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V566000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2009 · model years 2003–2005
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEOR…
- Engine · recall issued May 2008 · model year 2008
VOLVO IS RECALLING 102 MY 2008 XC90 AND S80 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES.
- Visibility · recall issued Dec 2007 · model years 2007–2008
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MAY RECEIVE A 'SHUT-DOWN SIGNAL' FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AFTER IGNITION KEY INSERTION.
- Electrical · recall issued May 2007 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT WHILE DOING BATTERY MAINTENANCE THE JACK'S CRANK HANDLE CAN BE MISPLACED UNDER A BRACKET WHICH RETAINS THE BATTERY.
- Steering · recall issued May 2006 · model years 2003–2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL J…
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2006 · model years 2003–2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD PRIOR TO MOVING, THE WIPER ARM MIGHT SLIP ON ITS DRIVESHAFT, RESULTIN…
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE FACTORY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION, THE B+TERMINAL MAY BE IN CONFLICT WITH THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID.
- Wheels · recall issued Nov 2003 · model year 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS MAY BE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING AN ERRONEOUS WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL.
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2003 · model years 2003–2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT(S) FOR THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT(S) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FITTED PROPERLY.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your XC90?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Volvo XC90 have?
34 recall campaigns across model years 2003–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 79.
Which Volvo XC90 year has the most recalls?
The 2016, with 8 campaigns. 2020: 7, 2017: 7, 2023: 6.
What are most Volvo XC90 recalls about?
Electrical: 7 of the 34 campaigns. Then seat belts (5) and airbags (4).
What is the newest Volvo XC90 recall?
Back over prevention, filed Dec 2025 (NHTSA 25V908000): The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
What is the biggest Volvo XC90 recall?
NHTSA 25V908000 (back over prevention, Dec 2025) covers 413,151 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
How do I check if my Volvo XC90 has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Volvo dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Volvo XC90: problems and best years · All Volvo recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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