Model year 2016 · Volvo

2016 Volvo XC90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volvo XC90. The most recent was reported on December 7, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: XC90.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Volvo XC90, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V827000	December 7, 2023	Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners
21V273000	April 21, 2021	Electrical System › Software
19V308000	April 17, 2019	Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
16V798000	November 2, 2016	Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
16V690000	September 26, 2016	Air Bags
16V268000	May 4, 2016	Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
15V497000	August 6, 2015	Air Bags › Side/Window
15V342000	June 3, 2015	Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Air Bags (3) · Seat Belts (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V827000Manufacturer no. R10259

Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA: December 7, 2023
Owner notification: January 19, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,911 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V827000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V273000Manufacturer no. R10093

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: April 21, 2021
Owner notification: July 14, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 162 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V273000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V308000Manufacturer no. R29936

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

Report received by NHTSA: April 17, 2019
Owner notification: June 12, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 34,006 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volvo XC90: August 27, 2014 – April 24, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the coolant leak goes unnoticed, coolant may accumulate in the catalytic converter heat shield insulation and catch fire when the vehicle is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo Cars will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine side coolant bleeder hose, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29936.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V308000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V798000Manufacturer no. R89708

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: November 2, 2016
Owner notification: December 16, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 74,027 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volvo XC90: February 16, 2015 – August 22, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Defect summary

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 attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety risk

If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V798000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V690000Manufacturer no. R89707

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: September 26, 2016
Owner notification: November 21, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 43,766 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Components: Air Bags; Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner

Defect summary

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 to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.

Safety risk

Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R89707.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V690000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V268000Manufacturer no. R89702

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: May 4, 2016
Owner notification: June 24, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 30,214 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volvo XC90: January 27, 2015 – April 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Defect summary

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 unintentionally pressed. When pressed, the sunroof may fully close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

Safety risk

If the switch is unintentionally pressed and the sunroof panel closes, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software upgrade that disables the auto-close function, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://Volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R89702.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V268000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V497000

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: August 6, 2015
Owner notification: September 21, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,911 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volvo XC90: January 27, 2015 – July 10, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Underinflated air bags may not fully protect third row occupants, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will modify the D-pillar interior panels to allow full inflation of the third row airbags, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-800-458-1552.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V497000, filed by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V342000Manufacturer no. R89571

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: June 3, 2015
Owner notification: June 30, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 584 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volvo XC90: January 27, 2015 – May 19, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

If the wiring harness is routed incorrectly, the wiring may be damaged, disabling the front seat side impact air bag, and increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front seat side impact air bag.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the SIPS wiring, correcting the routing and installing a protective sleeve as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89571.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V342000, filed by Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 8, 2023.