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2021 Volvo XC90
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo XC90, covering electrical system, seat belts and steering, and 0 consumer complaints received since 1995.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer campaign R10312); components: electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery; electrical system:software.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer campaign R10259).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer campaign R10213).
- 21V716000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIPReported 15 Sep 2021 · 9 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer campaign R10120); components: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; service brakes, hydraulic.
Defect, as filed: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer campaign R10111); components: seat belts:rear/other:retractor; seat belts:front:retractor; seat belts.
Defect, as filed: Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
Consequence: A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer campaign R10068); components: air bags: air bag/restraint control module; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Defect petition | Pedestrian alert sounds | electrical system:propulsion system | 27 Jan 2023 | 7 Aug 2023 | 22V063000 |
Other Volvo XC90 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 91 | 427,015 |
| 2004 | 6 | 442 | 429,601 |
| 2005 | 6 | 215 | 460,793 |
| 2006 | 3 | 41 | 249,590 |
| 2007 | 2 | 32 | 37,416 |
| 2008 | 3 | 24 | 37,518 |
| 2009 NHTSA | 1 | 5 | 416 |
| 2010 | 3 | 7 | 3,260 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 12 | 350 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2013 NHTSA | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2014 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2015 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,911 |
| 2016 | 8 | 53 | 189,581 |
| 2017 | 7 | 16 | 150,195 |
| 2018 | 3 | 8 | 20,621 |
| 2019 | 6 | 1 | 227,850 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 | 217,794 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 32,509 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 26,142 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 872,737 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 829,213 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 826,302 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Volvo XC90 model years · Volvo: 86 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo XC90 have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 25V179000, was reported to NHTSA on 24 Mar 2025 and concerns electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery. Across all model years the Volvo XC90 line has 35 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2021 Volvo XC90?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2021 Volvo XC90 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.