Volvo XC90 recalls and safety
35 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2026 · 1,530 owner complaints
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The Volvo XC90 has 35 recalls covering 1.85 million vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (8). The 2026 Volvo XC90 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 150 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
35
Most for 2021: 8
Units affected
1.85M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
150
+54.6% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
16 rated versions, model years 2004 to 2026
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 17.9% risk | |||
| 2014 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2014 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2013 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2013 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2010 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
| 2004 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 17.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Volvo XC90, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
150 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system445
- Power train311
- Engine237
- Unknown or other157
- Fuel/propulsion system120
- Engine and engine cooling83
- Structure80
- Complaints
- 1,530
- Crashes reported
- 43
- Fires reported
- 45
- People injured
- 59
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volvo XC90 by component
- Electrical system6 · 78K units
- Seat belts5 · 116K units
- Air bags4 · 18K units
- Engine and engine cooling3 · 50K units
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 247K units
- Steering3 · 127K units
- Visibility3 · 190K units
- Back over prevention2 · 826K units
Volvo XC90 recalls
The 25 newest of 35
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2025 Volvo XC90 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2025 Volvo XC90. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Volvo XC90 have?
35 recalls cover the Volvo XC90, for 1.85 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (6 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Volvo XC90?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 17.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Volvo XC90?
Electrical system: named in 445 of the 1,530 safety complaints about the Volvo XC90, then power train (311). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.