Recalls
6campaigns
2 electrical · 1 seat belt · 1 steering
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
42filed
Owner reports, 2014–2024 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 (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 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
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Steering Wheel May Lock Up
Steering
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
96% repairedof 74 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 23V001000
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Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuse Can Fail
Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
98.5% repairedof 85,550 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 21V414000
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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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Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage
Forward collision avoidance · automatic emergency braking
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
99.5% repairedof 121,605 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 20V144000
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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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Owner complaints (42)
42 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
2involved a crash
3involved a fire
8injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 42 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 26.2% |
| Engine | 10 | 23.8% |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 21.4% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 14.3% |
| Visibility | 5 | 11.9% |
| Structure | 4 | 9.5% |
| Air bags | 3 | 7.1% |
| Power train | 3 | 7.1% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 4.8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 2.4% |
How 2019 compares with other XC90 years
Best and worst XC90 years →20144
2016197
201779
201851
201942
202032
202137
202229
202340
202436
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 197 | 8 |
| 2017 | 79 | 7 |
| 2018 | 51 | 3 |
| 2019 | 42 | 6 |
| 2020 | 32 | 7 |
| 2021 | 37 | 6 |
| 2022 | 29 | 4 |
| 2023 | 40 | 6 |
| 2024 | 36 | 3 |
This year (2019)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
- 216 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 | 216 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | $3,400 | 365 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | $3,550 | 391 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,750 | 402 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2019 Volvo XC90 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo XC90 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 23V827000 (seat belt), 23V001000 (steering), 21V414000 (fuel pump), 21V273000 (electrical), 20V144000 (forward collision avoidance), 18V800000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Volvo XC90 problems?
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (11), Engine (10), Unknown or other (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 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 2019 XC90 compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Volvo XC90 model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 2016 the most (197). The 2019 drew 42. 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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