Model year
2016 Volvo XC90
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 197 complaints for the 2016 Volvo XC90 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint under XC90H. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (86), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (55), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (36). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–25 mpg combined and 58 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$3,750, 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
23V827000 · Dec 7, 2023
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
21V273000 · Apr 21, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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.
19V308000 · Apr 17, 2019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2016 XC90 vehicles. Exposure to heat and humidity may cause the engine coolant bleeder hose to crack, resulting in a coolant leak.
16V798000 · Nov 2, 2016
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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…
16V690000 · Sep 26, 2016
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; AIR BAGS
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…
16V268000 · May 4, 2016
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to April 23, 2016. The sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being…
15V497000 · Aug 6, 2015
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.
15V342000 · Jun 3, 2015
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles have front seats whose wiring harness for the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) may have been routed incorrectly.
Complaints
197 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 10, injury field 8, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| XC90H | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5 SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| T5 SUV FWD | Not rated | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| T6 SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| T6 SUV FWD | Not rated | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| T8 SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| XC90 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 26 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| XC90 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 25 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| XC90 AWD PHEV · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 24 | 27 | 25 | 58.0 | 350 | $3,300 |
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