2020 Volvo XC90 Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Electrical system:software

Recall Number: 

25V179000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R10312

Manufactured from: 

2019-06-04 to 2021-11-29

Number of vehicles affected: 

7483

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Seat belts:critical fasteners

Recall Number: 

23V827000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R10259

Number of vehicles affected: 

2911

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Steering

Recall Number: 

23V001000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R10213

Number of vehicles affected: 

74

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall Number: 

21V716000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R10120

Number of vehicles affected: 

9

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Recall Number: 

21V414000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R10100

Number of vehicles affected: 

85550

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Electrical system:software

Recall Number: 

21V273000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R10093

Number of vehicles affected: 

162

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.

Forward collision avoidance: pedestrian automatic emergency braking

Recall Number: 

20V144000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R29998

Number of vehicles affected: 

121605

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.