Recalls
7campaigns
3 seat belt · 2 electrical · 2 air bag
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
79filed
Owner reports, 2012–2022 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
25mpg combined
$2,612/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2 L 4-cyl· 8-speed automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2017 Volvo XC90. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Not Tightened Properly
Seat belts · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
78.3% repairedof 2,911 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V827000
Listed for 2017 Volvo XC90. Not checked against your VIN.
Front Seat Movement May Trap Rear Passenger
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
92% repairedof 162 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V273000
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No GPS Location in the Event of a Crash
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
97.3% repairedof 17,548 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V800000
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Seatbelt Component may Detach and Enter the Cabin
Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90 vehicles. The Micro Gas Generator (MGG), a subcomponent part used within the right hand side seat belt retractor for the third row seats, may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed.
- Consequence
- Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, if the MGG detaches, it may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third row passenger's side seatbelt retractor, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89716.
94.8% repairedof 1,305 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Curtain Air Bag Securing Bolts may Fail/FMVSS 226
Air bags · side/window
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Consequence
- If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.
99.5% repairedof 10,476 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Belt Buckle may Separate/FMVSS 210, 209
Seat belts · front · buckle assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Consequence
- If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
95.6% repairedof 74,027 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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A/C Water Drain may Affect Air Bag Deployment
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.
- Consequence
- Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R89707.
96.6% repairedof 43,766 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (79)
79 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
8involved a fire
11injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 79 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 30.4% |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 29.1% |
| Electrical system | 19 | 24.1% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 10.1% |
| Structure | 7 | 8.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 6.3% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 6.3% |
| Power train | 5 | 6.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 6.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 5.1% |
How 2017 compares with other XC90 years
Best and worst XC90 years →20123
201311
20144
2016197
201779
201851
201942
202032
202137
202229
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 197 | 8 |
| 2017 | 79 | 7 |
| 2018 | 51 | 3 |
| 2019 | 42 | 6 |
| 2020 | 32 | 7 |
| 2021 | 37 | 6 |
| 2022 | 29 | 4 |
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
25
mpg combined
24
city
27
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 238 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 27 / 25 | $3,300 | 238 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 26 / 24 | $3,400 | 373 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 25 / 23 | $3,550 | 384 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,750 | 399 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2017 Volvo XC90 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Volvo XC90 have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 23V827000 (seat belt), 21V273000 (electrical), 18V800000 (electrical), 17V370000 (seat belt), 17V104000 (air bag), 16V798000 (seat belt), 16V690000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Volvo XC90 problems?
Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (24), Unknown or other (23), Electrical system (19) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Volvo XC90 get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 24 city, 27 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2017 XC90 compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Volvo XC90 model years at least five years old, the 2012 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2016 the most (197). The 2017 drew 79. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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