2006 Volvo Xc90 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (6) · Tires:tread/Belt (5) · Electrical System (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
41 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2010-11-08 · campaign 10V566000 · 416 vehicles
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Fix: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Service bulletins (216)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-04-23 · 35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: text plus 2 pdfs and 1 .png oil consumption test. perform the test. follow service procedure description and service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-07 · 37809.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text only - the purpose of this tj is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. this tj will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. current items under prior approval are listed in the "service" sec
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-06 · 19245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal. vehicle type and platform identification.
Exterior Lighting 2025-04-10 · 8501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: remote connection, bomgar application. before joining a remote session: •connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in vida is between 12.5v and 14.9v. •connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a voe
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-21 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-13 · S10303 · Service Campaign
volvo cars usa llc and volvo car canada ltd on behalf of the volvo car corporation has decided to launch service action s10303 on certain model year 2025 ex90 vehicles. volvo car investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. as a result, there is a possibil
Showing the 6 most recent of 216 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-23 · Electrical System“had to replace emission coil plugs.my mechanics said it has wiring issues…”
2025-03-16 · Suspension“vehicle is slightly off-balance no matter if i do an alignment ball joints seem to always get affected. i’m not sure if the hydraulics are working correctly. yesterday i just started leaking antifreeze fluid.…”
2024-04-11 · Electrical System“awakened to lights flashing, horn going off, wipers running on a vehicle that was parked with keys removed. the cem underneath driver's side dash had gotten wet from rain water leaking into it and subsequently shorted out requiring $2350 replacement via dealer. this is a huge problem.... however, and wait for it. it is not due to the sunroof....…”
2023-06-06 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“the tensioner pulley for the serpentine belt seized up while traveling at 70 mph, melting the serpentine belt and causing an engine fire. …”
2022-08-15 · Vehicle Speed Control · 110,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2006 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to park the vehicle when the vehicle's rpms revved up causing the vehicle to unintentionally accelerate and crash into the wall in front. the air bags did not deploy. after the crash occurred, the low coolant warning light failed. a police report was filed…”
2022-03-02 · Engine“this has happened multiple times on the highway going 60 mph. and at slow speeds, last time on an entrance ramp onto the highway. the vehicle will shut off, as if the key has been turned off. but it hasn't been touched. steering becomes difficult and i have to try and get off the road. once i get pulled over and put it in park, it will start and…”
2022-01-20 · Firerelated · 190,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2006 volvo xc90. the contact stated while attempting to turn around, he saw a warning message transmission overheating message and the vehicle shut off. after an unknown amount of time, the vehicle was started up again and proceeded to fill the cabin with smoke and within 5 minutes the entire vehicle was on fire. the vehicle was …”
2021-11-14 · Seats“the drivers side electric seat controls are causing unsafe driving conditions. i drive with the seat all the way back and down. i have the memory sets all for that position. problem is when i get back in the car it will be back up and forward al the way. so i will set it back down. well while ia m driving it will automatically start raising back …”
2021-08-09 · Engine · 160,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2006 volvo xc90. the contact stated there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected in the vehicle. the local dealer was contacted however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 160,000. the contact stated the failure…”
2021-04-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 244,777 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo xc90. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the fuel pump assembly. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the fuel filter and fuel line needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet re…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.