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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Volvo Xc90 Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2003 to 2011, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 9 model years (2003–2011) the Volvo Xc90 has 30 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2005 with 6; the cleanest is 2011 with 1.

Model years
9

2003–2011

Total recalls
30
Worst year
2005

6 recalls

Cleanest year
2011

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

What gets recalled most on the Volvo Xc90

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)8
  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY4
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER4
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP3
  • STEERING2
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM2
  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER2
  • WHEELS1
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID1
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.