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Volvo Xc90 · 2021

6 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V179000·2025-03-24

    Volvo Recalls Plug-In Hybrids Due to High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk

    Volvo is recalling specific 2020-2022 plug-in hybrid models because a high-voltage battery short circuit could cause a fire. Owners should stop charging until repairs are completed.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC60, V60, S60, XC90
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V827000·2023-12-07

    Volvo Recalls XC90 Models Due to Loose Second-Row Seat Belt Buckles

    Volvo is recalling 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles because second-row seat belt buckle bolts may not be tightened properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC90
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V001000·2023-01-05

    Volvo Recalls V60CC, XC60, and XC90 Models for Steering Gear Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles because a screw in the steering gear could cause the wheel to lock up, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V60CC, XC60, XC90
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V716000·2021-09-15

    Volvo Recalls S90, XC60, and XC90 Models for Brake System Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2020-2021 S90, XC60, and XC90 vehicles because a brake component may separate, potentially reducing braking assistance and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC60, XC90, S90
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V001000·2021-01-07

    Volvo Recalls 2021 Models for SRS Control Unit Attachment Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2021 V60, V90, XC60, and XC90 models because the SRS control unit may detach during a crash, reducing occupant protection.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC90, XC60, V60, V60CC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V682000·2021-09-01

    Volvo Recalls Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Retractions Deactivating Early

    Volvo is recalling specific 2021-2022 models because seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • AQ18005 Audit Query · communication
  • PE13002 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission
  • RQ11001 Recall Query · visibility:glass, side/rear
  • PE10028 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  • PE10025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09003 Engineering Analysis · steering:gear box:shaft pitman

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2005 · engine 58 complaints, median 81,500 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2005 · powertrain 56 complaints, median 72,350 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,283 manufacturer service bulletins across 19 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.8/5
  • 2024: 4.7/5
  • 2023: 4.4/5
  • 2022: 4.6/5
  • 2021: 4.4/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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