Worst 2021 Volvo Xc90 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Volvo Xc90.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 1 | — | 700 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | — | — | 40,250 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 78,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Volvo Xc90
23 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~165,219 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 13 more recalls
Other Volvo Xc90 Years
Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc90 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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