2010 Volvo Xc90 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (2) · Steering (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Steering 2011-05-18 · campaign 11V286000 · 350 vehicles
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XC90 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010. THE POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE OIL PIPE CONNECTION AT THE STEERING GEAR VALVE HOUSING.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL PIPES ON THE POWER STEERING RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 2010-04-16 · campaign 10V147000 · 2,494 vehicles
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC90 VEHICLES. A LEAK MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE LINE AND A CONNECTOR.
Risk: FUEL ODOR MAY BE DETECTED. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN LEAD TO A FIRE AT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE PRINTED ON THE FUEL LINE AND REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE LINE IF IT FALLS WITHIN THE RECALLED RANGE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Service bulletins (218)
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 218 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-04-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 125,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 volvo xc90. the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the failure persisted. due to failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence. an independent mechanic arrived at the residence and discovered a leak in t…”
2020-09-24 · Steering · 140,000 mi“i was driving my wheel locked i cannot turn my wheel…”
2020-01-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 151,500 mi“engine stalled and shut down at highway speed of approximately 70 mph. two consecutive tankfuls at about 1/4 tank or 135 miles to empty. check engine light came on. restarted engine and limped to nearest gas station. after fillup engine light cleared and it drove fine until down to approx a quarter tank again when it reoccurred.…”
2019-09-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the vehicle gets a strong gas smell inside the driving area when gas tank filled. no fuel found to be leaking. smell comes from under floor by backseats…”
2019-05-24 · Steering · 95,000 mi“steering often shakes and is hard to control going over 50 miles per hour. steering column sticks at times and then is very wobbly.…”
2018-10-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 101,200 mi“drove volvo one day ago and while driving on rural highway road early morning in the dark, vehicle without warning totally shut down in middle of road and stalled out. had to veer off road and coast on incline with not much momentum due to cars behind me. was dangerous situation, but luckily got vehicle into small ditch off road . had to be towed t…”
2018-07-11 · Structure:body“tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo xc90. the contact stated that the dashboard had deteriorated to the point where it was structurally unsound and buckling in the area of the front passenger side air bag component. the dealer (volvo escondido, 1938 auto park way, escondido, ca 92029) was notified and stated that the failure could have been caused by…”
2018-03-04 · Visibility/Wiper · 100,000 mi“the drivers side view mirror has loosened without evidence of trauma. it is difficult to maintain visibility without opening the window and manually pushing the mirror casing outward. it moves when the car is in motion and when stationery.…”
2016-11-02 · Wheels · 71,700 mi“the spare tire cable assembly broke, causing spare tire to drop from under vehicle while parked in garage. the cable assembly dismounted from the carrier nut. spare tire has never been used my owner. if vehicle was traveling on road at time of cable malfunction, would have caused an accident or possible death. please advise!…”
2016-03-09 · Unknown Or Other · 61,000 mi“startlingly loud pop when driving at 70mph on interstate. pulled off to check tires in thick morning rush hour traffic and did not notice sunroof had shattered until some miles later when i continued to hear gravel rolling around on top of my car. a large chunk of window had flown off the back, apparently. fortunately, screen was closed. and,the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.