2009 Volvo Xc90 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Wheels (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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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 (215)
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 215 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-01-17 · Fuel/Propulsion System“a plastic fuel pressure sensor bracket holder, part number: 30720139, found on volvo v8 xc90 and s80 (2005-2011) can crack, resulting in a fuel leak within the engine compartment. see attached picture of 30720139, with highlight of plastic assembly. no replacement part is available from volvo, since ~dec 2021, per this link: https://www.swedespe…”
2021-10-07 · Vehicle Speed Control“i have installed a sprintdrive installed in my volvo. since the installation, i have had several safety and security issues occur that stop once the device is removed. the following issues have occurred: 1) whilst driving on the muskogee turnpike, the cruising control system would disengage. this occurred at least three times during the drive. …”
2017-08-15 · Wheels · 125,000 mi“rear spare tire dropped off vehicle in traffic sliding across the freeway, catastrophic failure of cable holding rear tire under the vehicle…”
2015-12-02 · Structure:body · 76,000 mi“opened trunk hatch door to put items in trunk and lifted door to the full open position, the hydraulic arms both failed and the full weight of the door fell directly onto head causing severe head injury with residual effects. no problems with trunk door prior to this.…”
2015-02-25 · Electrical System · 94,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 volvo xc90. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was not able to restart. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the contact was unaware of the repairs that were performed on the vehicle. the failure recurred and a fuse was replaced; however, the failure recurred and the ecm …”
2014-04-19 · Service Brakes · 58,640 mi“during switching off ignition a warning light was visible, on turning on ignition again multiple faults registered on the instrument cluster.no issues prior to this fault occurred. list of faults noticed: 1: srs warning light (instrument cluster notification) 2: abs failure (instrument cluster notification) 3: passenger airbag off (instrument c…”
2012-05-25 · Electrical System · 32,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 volvo xc90. the contact stated that the vehicle had been sitting idle for four days. after four days, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but to no avail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however the electrical drain could not be located. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 32,00…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.