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2016 Volvo XC90 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 0 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2016 Volvo XC90

The 2016 Volvo XC90 has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
0
Owner Complaints
No complaints filed
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Volvo XC90 (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volvo dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V308000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V273000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V690000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V798000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V268000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V497000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V342000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V827000
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Volvo XC90 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2014, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Volvo XC90

Is the 2016 Volvo XC90 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Volvo XC90 has 8 recalls and no complaints on file. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have?
The 2016 Volvo XC90 has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo XC90?
No significant complaint patterns were found for the 2016 Volvo XC90 in NHTSA data.
Is the 2016 Volvo XC90 safe to buy?
The 2016 Volvo XC90 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volvo XC90 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volvo XC90 are: 2012, 2014, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.