2019 Volvo Xc90 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (6) · Structure:body (4) · Service Brakes (4)
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Safety recalls (6)
Seat Belts:critical Fasteners 2023-12-07 · campaign 23V827000 · 2,911 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.
Steering 2023-01-05 · campaign 23V001000 · 74 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2021-06-02 · campaign 21V414000 · 85,550 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
Electrical System:software 2021-04-21 · campaign 21V273000 · 162 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
Risk: The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking 2020-03-12 · campaign 20V144000 · 121,605 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
Electrical System:software 2018-11-13 · campaign 18V800000 · 17,548 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
Service bulletins (362)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-23 · 33031.6.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: text plus 1 .jpg attachment - if remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in dim "car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not working, please follow advice for detecting key
Power Train 2026-05-07 · 36496.10.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. if the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
Exterior Lighting 2026-05-07 · 34521.11.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. if the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
Structure:body 2026-05-06 · 35503.4.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 362 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-26 · Power Train“coming from a cold start in hybrid or pure mode the erad disengages causing the vehicle to slow down, hesitate and buck until the gas engine can engage to recover acceleration.…”
2026-08-21 · Service Brakes“component & availability: the primary brake booster assembly and vacuum pump failed twice. the vehicle remains fully assembled and grounded at volvo cars white plains, available for immediate inspection upon request. safety risk: both incidents involved primary braking system failure while traveling downhill. during the second failure on august 4,…”
2026-08-15 · Structure:body“the exterior chrome trim on the door handle has severely delaminated and flaked. the peeling metallic coating has separated from the plastic handle structure, creating a razor-sharp edge. this component is located on a primary vehicle entry point, creating an immediate laceration hazard to anyone attempting to open the door. the flaking metal shard…”
2026-07-10 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 114,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and or while the vehicle was parked, the a/c unit became inoperable, and the defogger failed to clear the front windshield. the contact stated that the a/c was shifted to the max setting to operate as needed to defrost the windshield with an abnormal odor bl…”
2026-06-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 79,900 mi“the contact owns a 2019 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly entered limp mode and decelerated before stalling. the failure had occurred on two separate occasions. on one occasion, the vehicle did not restart and was towed to the dealer. during the second occurrence, the vehicle was resta…”
2026-06-03 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:condensor/Evaporator“the front and rear evaporator core of my 2019 volvo xc90 has failed and i no longer have air conditioning. this issue was diagnosed by a dealer. the evaporator core failure is a massive, widely documented issue specifically targeting the 2016–2020 volvo spa-platform models. according to my research, volvo sold approx. 370,000 vehicles in the us du…”
2026-05-27 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 35,000 mi“the contact owns 2019 volvo xc90. the contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle or while driving various speeds, the contact noticed when attempting to turn the air conditioner on she noticed that the a/c unit was not working as intended in the vehicle. the contact mention she can hear a clicking noise coming from the air conditioner.…”
2026-05-16 · Unknown Or Other“the exterior paint on my 2019 volvo xc90 has experienced significant premature peeling and delamination on the front bumper and surrounding body panels. this is not the result of collision, misuse, or environmental damage the vehicle has been properly maintained and garaged. the paint failure appears to be a factory defect related to improper adhes…”
2026-05-09 · Suspension“the suspension module failed due to water accumulation on floorboards. suspect other electronics may be at risk. water ingress cause by a combination of what dealer said was a worn out sunroof gasket and two of four drains that became plugged. further examination from dealer found the plugged drains were crimped from when the vehicle was manufactur…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.