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2021 Volvo XC90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo XC90. The most recent was reported on June 12, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: XC90, XC90PHEV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo XC90, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V392000June 12, 2025Service Brakes
25V179000March 24, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
23V827000December 7, 2023Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners
23V001000January 5, 2023Steering
21V716000September 15, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic
21V682000September 1, 2021Seat Belts
21V001000January 7, 2021Air Bags

Systems involved: Seat Belts (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V392000Manufacturer no. R10329

Service Brakes

Report received by NHTSA
June 12, 2025
Owner notification
July 15, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,469 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC90PHEV

Components: Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.

Safety risk

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V392000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V179000Manufacturer no. R10312

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
March 24, 2025
Owner notification
May 14, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
7,483 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Volvo XC90
June 17, 2019 – November 29, 2021
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC90

Components: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V179000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 23V001000Manufacturer no. R10213

Steering

Report received by NHTSA
January 5, 2023
Owner notification
January 31, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
74 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC90

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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 23V001000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V716000Manufacturer no. R10120

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Report received by NHTSA
September 15, 2021
Owner notification
October 22, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
9 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC90

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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 21V716000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V682000Manufacturer no. R10111

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
September 1, 2021
Owner notification
October 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,149 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC90

Components: Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

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 21V682000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V001000Manufacturer no. R10068

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
January 7, 2021
Owner notification
February 15, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,883 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC90

Components: Air Bags; Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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 21V001000, 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: June 16, 2025.