Volvo XC90 recalls

On affected vehicles the front left seat bolts may not have been torqued according to specification which could reduce the occupant protection in an impact.

Fix: Re-torque front seat bolts.

1 vehicle · built 15 Mar 2016 to 1 Sep 2025

Affected vehicles may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected or when using One Pedal Drive. This could potentially lead to a collision.

Fix: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.

1,764 vehicles · built 24 Jul 2019 to 11 Jun 2025

On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the battery cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.

Fix: Check and replace the HV Battery if necessary and install modified software.

2,081 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2019 to 29 Nov 2021

The rod connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly. The final torque might not be according to manufacturing specification due to deviations in the equipment. If the rod does disconnect the mechanical connection between brake pedal and brake booster cannot be guaranteed. In the worst-case scenario if the rod disconnects the brake pedal function cannot be guaranteed

Fix: A Volvo retailer will check and if necessary tighten the rod to correct specification.

1,028 vehicles · built 28 May 2019 to 5 Feb 2020

The screw joints for the seats and seat-belts may not have been torqued to the correct specification which means in the event of an impact insufficient protection will be available.

Fix: The solution is to check and adjust the torque.

4 vehicles · built 23 Aug 2022 to 9 Jul 2023

The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision

Fix: Inspect and re-install.

572 vehicles · built 12 Jan 2014 to 29 Sep 2023

There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.

Fix: Update the brake control module software.

10,197 vehicles · built 11 Oct 2022 to 13 Jan 2023

The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.�

Fix: Download updated software.

4,755 vehicles · built 25 Mar 2021 to 8 Oct 2022

The thrust bearing in the turbo charger may not be robust enough.

Fix: Replace turbocharger with a modified version which has an improved thrust bearing.

2,083 vehicles · built 5 Feb 2019 to 2 Sep 2019

There may be an insufficient or missing welding connection in the Hydraulic Unit of the Brake System.

Fix: Replace the Hydraulic Unit.

28 vehicles · built 16 May 2019 to 27 Nov 2020

There is a risk that the 15amp fuse could blow which will prevent the low pressure fuel pump operating.

Fix: Replace the 15A fuse with a 20A fuse which can withstand this peak.

14,380 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2018 to 5 Dec 2019

Vehicles may have the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit incorrectly tightened to the car body.

Fix: Inspect and tighten the SRS control unit.

704 vehicles · built 10 Sep 2020 to 22 Sep 2020

The Automatic Emergency Brake System a function of the IntelliSafe system may not always engage increasing the risk of a collision

Fix: Affected vehicles must have new software downloaded

56,385 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2019 to 10 Mar 2020

Possible loss of power whilst driving.

Fix: Vehicles must have updated software downloaded.

53 vehicles · built 13 Nov 2019 to 11 Dec 2019

The engines plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform

Fix: Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.

• XC90: vehicle count not given · built 22 Dec 2014 to 23 Nov 2016
• XC90: vehicle count not given · built 9 Sep 2014 to 20 Apr 2018

An engine cooling system hose may break and could cause a coolant leak.

Fix: Replace the hose on affected vehicles.

959 vehicles · built 27 Apr 2014 to 26 May 2019

Small cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose.

Fix: Replacement of affected fuel hoses.

30,777 vehicles · built 11 Apr 2015 to 30 May 2016

There may be a software issue in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.

Fix: Upgrade software in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.

7,322 vehicles · built 4 May 2016 to 30 Oct 2018

The pre-tensioner in the driver�s side third row passenger seat belt may not have been produced according to the correct specification In the event of a collision the pre tensioner and seat belt will still operate as intended but a very small part could enter the passenger compartment. As a temporary measure until the seat belt has been replaced it is recommended that the seat belt is not used.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the seat belt.

501 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2016 to 8 Nov 2016

The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts.

2,409 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2016 to 1 Mar 2017

It has been identified by the manufacturer that the air-bag initiator does not meet specification. This can therefore result in the initiator not functioning correctly which can lead to none deployment of the air-bag. Should a collision occur then there is an increased risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the air-bags with a new quality assured component.

1,415 vehicles · built 29 Aug 2016 to 7 Sep 2016

It has been identified there is a possibility the front seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during production. This may result in a separation between the buckle and seatbelt bracket if the vehicle is involved in a collision.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the seatbelt buckle and if required to replace the seatbelt buckle.

47 vehicles · built 16 Feb 2015 to 19 Aug 2016

Affected vehicles may have a crankshaft that has been insufficiently hardened which may fail and nay cause engine failure.

Fix: Check identity of crankshaft. If the relevant marking is not present then replace engine.

9 vehicles · built 26 Aug 2015 to 29 Sep 2015

Affected vehicles have interior panels that may prevent the inflatable curtain airbags from deploying as intended. This could reduce the level of protection offered to third row passengers in the event of an accident.

Fix: Modify affected interior panels to allow the inflatable curtains to deploy as intended.

1,690 vehicles · built 27 Jan 2015 to 10 Jul 2015

A hose for the power steering assistance hydraulics could come into contact with the cooling fan. This would cause a noise which an observant driver may be able to hear. If the hose and fan conflict for long enough then it is possible for the hose to leak power steering fluid to the degree that servo assistance could be lost.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the hydraulic hose for damage and relace as necessary. The hose will then be secured with a modified bracket.

2,584 vehicles · built 22 Sep 2008 to 20 Oct 2009

It has been identified that the wiring harness for the Side Impact Protection System airbag (SIPS) on the drivers and passengers front seats may have been routed incorrectly. This could result in the wiring harness becoming damaged which will illuminate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) light on the instrument panel. If the SRS light is illuminated then additional care should be taken when driving the vehicle as SRS functions may be affected.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the routing of the wiring harness and if required reroute it and repair any damage.

301 vehicles · built 27 Jan 2015 to 19 May 2015

There could be a sudden and unexpected failure of the bottom end of the engine because of a non-conformity during production of the connecting rods.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine.

6 vehicles

A leak may occur from the internal pipes of the steering gear. In most cases the leak will be gradual and will drain the power steering oil generating noise and a slow decrease in the power steering assistance. In the worst case there could be a complete loss of power steering fluid and steering assistance without any warning to the driver.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the internal pipe set.

4,992 vehicles

It has been identified that the standard wheel securing bolts may not have undergone the correct hardening process. This will result in corrosion a noise and/or vibration. If this condition is not rectified there is a possibility that the wheel may become loose and detach.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the standard wheel bolts.

186 vehicles

It has been identified that a number of fuel pressure pipes may have a defect which could result in a fuel leakage. Although it can be identified by the smell of fuel it is possible although unlikely that an external heat source could ignite the fuel so resulting in a fire.

Fix: Recall affected for inspection of fuel pressure line and replacement if required.

466 vehicles

A section of the gear shift mechanism may over time become loose and cause the mechanism to become jammed. If this was to occur it might not be possible to change gear or select neutral.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check that the ball joint for the gear selector is properly secured.

6,961 vehicles

Fuel may leak from a defective fuel pressure line. Although unlikely there is a potential that an external ignition source could ignite the fuel and result in a fire in the driver's side wheel arch area.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the fuel pressure line.

18 vehicles

A power steering hose may come into contact with the engine cooling fan. As a consequence the hose may become damaged and subsequently leak resulting in loss of power steering assistance.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new pipe clamp and where necessary a new power steering hose.

6,501 vehicles

It has been identified that; on assembly of the engine mounting bracket incorrect screws may have been used. This can result in breakage of the bracket which can lead to heavy engine vibrations/noise and reduced engine power or stalling due to the limp home mode being activated.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will the engine mounting bracket screws replaced.

13 vehicles

It has been identified thatthe steering gear pressure hose may become damaged due to conflict with the engine cooling fan. Should the hose come into contact with the cooling fan there could be a sudden draining of the hydraulic oil from the system and loss of steering power assistance.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the steering pressure hose secured to avoid possible engine cooling fan contact.

3,815 vehicles

It has been identified that upon insertion of the ignition key the engine control module may transmit a signal to shut down the Can-Bus network thus disabling functions such as the climate control.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the relevant software upgraded.

245 vehicles

The electric cooling fan control unit's metal cover may not have the correct corrosion protection. Should corrosion occur water may enter the control unit causing an electrical malfunction and in extreme cases cause a fire in the engine compartment.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an improved fan assembly.

388 vehicles

On petrol engined vehicles it has been found that the PCV (Positive Crank Ventilation) nipple may crack or become loose resulting in an air leak. This could cause a whistling sound and may cause the engine malfunction lamp to operate.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the PCV nipple.

1,139 vehicles

Under continuous exceptionally hard use it is possible for the track rod end ball joint to fracture. In extreme cases this could lead to loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace both the nearside and the offside outer track rod ends.

18,728 vehicles

The battery positive cable may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. If a conflict does develop a short circuit of the battery ground cable will occur. This may result in smoke appearing from under the bonnet or a failure to start with warning lamps illuminated.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the distance between the battery positive cable checked and adjusted if the clearance is less than 4mm.

911 vehicles