KnownCarProblems2019 Volvo XC90 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volvo XC90, most often about the electrical (26% of complaints). It is 8th of 22 XC90 model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2019 Volvo XC90 problems
Electrical
11 complaints · 26%The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. A fuse was replaced by Volvo cars of greenville (2668 laurens rd, greenville, sc 29607, ([phone]); however, the vehicle continued to stall and was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while her foot was on the brake pedal and while talking with a friend outside her vehicle, she had decided to place the vehicle into park. After approximately 8-10 minutes, the vehicle independently accelerated forward without warning and crashed into her…
Engine
11 complaints · 26%The contact owned a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-52 MPH, there smoke coming from the front passengerâs side wheel well of the vehicle. The contact stated that an off-duty police officer witnessed the failure and activated the emergency lights, allowing the contact to safely…
The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lurched forward while switching back and forth between electric and gasoline mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred while driving three years…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 21%Brakes
6 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space, the contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact pumped the brake pedal and then depressed the brake pedal to the floor for the vehicle to come to a stop. There were no warning lights…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that after stopping and parking the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact's fiancã©e arrived on the scene and was able to turn off the vehicle; however, the vehicle later failed to restart, and the gear shifter seized. The message "gear lever lock"…
The contact owns 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle or while driving various speeds, the contact noticed when attempting to turn the air conditioner on she noticed that the A/C unit was not working as intended in the vehicle. The contact mention she can hear a clicking noise…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
Transmission
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while her foot was on the brake pedal and while talking with a friend outside her vehicle, she had decided to place the vehicle into park. After approximately 8-10 minutes, the vehicle independently accelerated forward without warning and crashed into her…
Air bags
3 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that after stopping and parking the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact's fiancã©e arrived on the scene and was able to turn off the vehicle; however, the vehicle later failed to restart, and the gear shifter seized. The message "gear lever lock"…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Volvo XC90 recalls
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Steering
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Electrical: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 2, 2021. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10100.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 v90, xc60, s60, v60, v60cc, s90, v90cc, s90l, and xc90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Electrical: software
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.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Driver assistance: automatic emergency braking
Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the active safety domain master (asdm) software, free of charge. The recall began april 9, 2020. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is r29998.
Full defect summary
Volvo cars USA llc (volvo cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 s60, v60, v60 cross country, s90l, v90, v90 cross country, xc40, xc60, and xc90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the automatic emergency brake (aeb) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Electrical: software
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2019 Volvo XC90
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volvo XC90?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (11 complaints); engine (11 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo XC90 have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 7, 2023 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Volvo XC90?
- It is 8th of 22 XC90 model years by number of complaints, with 42 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.