2020 Volvo Xc90 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Volvo Xc90.

20192021
Complaints
37
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
13

Worst 2020 Volvo Xc90 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:79,000 mi
#24 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:4,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Volvo Xc90.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,000
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
4,500
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,000
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
79,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
300
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
25,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Volvo Xc90

13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~447,407 vehicles.

25V179000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
~7,483 affected

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.

25V179000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
~7,483 affected

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.

25V179000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~7,483 affected

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.

25V179000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~7,483 affected

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.

23V827000SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
~2,911 affected

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.

23V001000STEERING
~74 affected

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.

21V716000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
~9 affected

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.

21V716000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
~9 affected

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.

21V414000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
~85,550 affected

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.

21V414000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
~85,550 affected

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.

+ 3 more recalls

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