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2017 Volvo XC90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 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 2017 Volvo XC90, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V827000December 7, 2023Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners
21V273000April 21, 2021Electrical System › Software
18V800000November 13, 2018Electrical System › Software
17V370000June 8, 2017Seat Belts
17V104000February 16, 2017Air Bags › Side/Window
16V798000November 2, 2016Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
16V690000September 26, 2016Air Bags

Systems involved: Seat Belts (3) · Air Bags (2) · Electrical System (2) · Equipment (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 18V800000Manufacturer no. R39917

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
November 13, 2018
Owner notification
December 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,548 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Volvo XC90
March 24, 2016 – November 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC90

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

Safety risk

If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

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 18V800000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V370000Manufacturer no. R89716

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
June 8, 2017
Owner notification
August 4, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,305 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Volvo XC90
September 23, 2016 – November 8, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC90

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90 vehicles. The Micro Gas Generator (MGG), a subcomponent part used within the right hand side seat belt retractor for the third row seats, may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed.

Safety risk

Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, if the MGG detaches, it may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third row passenger's side seatbelt retractor, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89716.

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 17V370000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V104000Manufacturer no. R89714

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
February 16, 2017
Owner notification
April 14, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,476 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Volvo XC90
November 14, 2016 – January 31, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC90

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety risk

If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.

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 17V104000, 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 2017 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)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Volvo XC90
April 15, 2015 – September 19, 2016
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

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