Model year
2010 Volvo XC90
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 12 complaints for the 2010 Volvo XC90 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3), STEERING (2), TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE (2). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 93 complaints
- 2004 462 complaints
- 2005 223 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 38 complaints
- 2008 29 complaints
- 2009 7 complaints
- 2010 12 complaints
- 2011 19 complaints
- 2012 3 complaints
- 2013 11 complaints
- 2014 4 complaints
- 2016 197 complaints
- 2017 80 complaints
- 2018 51 complaints
- 2019 42 complaints
- 2020 34 complaints
- 2021 40 complaints
- 2022 30 complaints
- 2023 41 complaints
- 2024 36 complaints
- 2025 29 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
11V286000 · May 18, 2011
STEERING
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XC90 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010. THE POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE OIL PIPE CONNECTION AT THE STEERING GEAR VALVE HOUSING.
10V566000 · Nov 8, 2010
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
10V147000 · Apr 16, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC90 VEHICLES. A LEAK MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE LINE AND A CONNECTOR.
Complaints
12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 FWD · 3.2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| XC90 AWD · 4.4L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| XC90 AWD · 3.2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2010 Volvo XC90 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.