2021 Volvo XC90 Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 19 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Moderate Reported Activity — 2021 Volvo XC90
The 2021 Volvo XC90 shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.
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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
19
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Volvo XC90 (7)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volvo dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Retractor
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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.
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…
🔧 Air Bags
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.
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…
🔧 Steering
A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners
An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
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…
🔧 Electrical System: Software
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Electric: Control Module: Software
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software…
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Volvo XC90
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Volvo XC90 — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Volvo XC90
Is the 2021 Volvo XC90 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Volvo XC90 has 7 recall campaigns and 19 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo XC90 have?
The 2021 Volvo XC90 has 7 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 2021 Volvo XC90?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Volvo XC90 are: Electrical System, Steering, Service Brakes, Wheels. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Volvo XC90 safe to buy?
The 2021 Volvo XC90 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 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: 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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