Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 23 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
25V908000NHTSA report received December 2025Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V908000: Volvo XC90 back over prevention recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
25V282000NHTSA report received May 2025Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V282000: Volvo XC90 back over prevention recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
25V179000NHTSA report received March 2025Model years: 2020–2022
NHTSA campaign 25V179000: Volvo XC90 electrical system recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed.
23V827000NHTSA report received December 2023Model years: 2016–2024
NHTSA campaign 23V827000: Volvo XC90 seat belts recall
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.
Consequence: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge.
23V188000NHTSA report received March 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V188000: Volvo XC90 electrical system recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Consequence: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge.
23V012000NHTSA report received January 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V012000: Volvo XC90 service brakes recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Consequence: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge.
23V001000NHTSA report received January 2023Model years: 2019–2022
NHTSA campaign 23V001000: Volvo XC90 steering recall
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.
Consequence: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge.
22V793000NHTSA report received October 2022Model years: 2022–2023
NHTSA campaign 22V793000: Volvo XC90 engine and engine cooling recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge.
21V716000NHTSA report received September 2021Model years: 2020–2021
NHTSA campaign 21V716000: Volvo XC90 service brakes recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Consequence: Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge.
21V682000NHTSA report received September 2021Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V682000: Volvo XC90 seat belts recall
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.
21V414000NHTSA report received June 2021Model years: 2019–2020
NHTSA campaign 21V414000: Volvo XC90 electrical system recall
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.
Consequence: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge.
21V273000NHTSA report received April 2021Model years: 2016–2020
NHTSA campaign 21V273000: Volvo XC90 electrical system recall
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.
Consequence: The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other midsize luxury SUVs to weigh against the Volvo XC90. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Volvo XC90 have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the Volvo XC90, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Volvo XC90?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: electrical system, seat belts, air bags, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, back over prevention. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Volvo XC90 recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Volvo XC90 at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Volvo XC90 pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Volvo XC90 through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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