The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V273000·Announced 2021-04-21

Volvo Recalls 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence Models Due to Seat Movement Risk

Volvo is recalling 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles because liquid on the rear display may cause the front passenger seat to move, potentially trapping a rear passenger.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score (3).

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system software where liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.

This defect poses a safety risk because the rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO XC90
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
162

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XC90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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