Recalls: Volvo Mk.2 XC90
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Volvo Mk.2 XC90
2016 model year Volvo XC90: curtain airbags may not fully inflate
In August 2015, a recall was issued for ‘2016 model year’ Volvo XC90 vehicles which had seven seats. In the event of a collision, the inflatable curtain (IC) airbags may not fully inflate as intended for third row occupants and this could increase their risk of injury. The recalled XC90 vehicles had serial numbers (i.e. the last six digits of the VIN) in the range 000491 to 020394 (PRA 2015/14876).
2017 model year Volvo XC90: airbags may not inflate completely
In January 2017, a recall was issued for 2017 model year Volvo XC90 vehicles. In the event of a collision, the airbag igniter may not cause adequate inflation of the driver, passenger and/or seat airbags in these vehicles. If the airbags did not inflate completely, the risk of injury for the driver and other occupants would be increased (PRA 2017/15822).
2017 model year Volvo XC90: curtain airbag may not be secured
In March 2017, a recall was issued for 2017 model year Volvo XC90 vehicles. In these vehicles, bolts which held the curtain airbags in place could be affected by a manufacturing error which enabled the bolt to detach such that the curtain airbag was no longer secured. In the event of a collision, the curtain airbags may not deploy as intended, thereby increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The recalled Volvo XC90 vehicles had serial numbers in the range 150614 to 175024 (PRA 2017/15973).
2017 model year Volvo XC90: airbag label omitted from passenger’s sun visor
In March 2017, a recall was issued for 2017 model year Volvo XC90 vehicles which had seven seats and leather upholstery. In these vehicles, an airbag label had not been affixed to the passenger side sun visor and may therefore be unaware of the presence of the airbag. The recalled Volvo XC09 vehicles had serial numbers in the range 105019 to 165329 (PRA 2017/15972).
2017 model year Volvo XC90 with 7 seats: third row seatbelt pre-tensioner may detach
In June 2017, a recall was issued for 2017 ‘model year’ Volvo XC90 vehicles that had seven seats. In these vehicles, the seatbelt pre-tensioner for the third row passenger seat on the right hand side may have been produced with an incorrect production parameter. While the seatbelt would operate as intended, a small part of the pre-tensioner may detach during a crash. If this occurred, the part may bounce into the passenger compartment and pose an injury risk to vehicle occupants. The recall Volvo XC90 vehicles had serial numbers (i.e. the last six digits of the VIN) between 133955 and 143647 (PRA 2017/16132).
2016-17 model year Volvo XC90: air conditioning drainage hose may leak
In August 2017, a recall was issued for 2016 and 2017 ‘model year’ Volvo XC90 vehicles. In these vehicles, the air conditioning drainage hose – which was used to transfer condensation water generated by the air conditioning unit out of the vehicle – may not have been properly attached. As a result, moisture inside the occupant compartment could lead to ‘air conditioning functionality issues’. If the leakage was not detected over a period of time, this condition could affect other electrical systems and pose a safety risk to vehicle occupants. The recalled Volvo XC90 vehicles had serial numbers (i.e. the last six digits on the VIN) in the range 000064 to 129750 (PRA 2017/16271).
2015-16 model year Volvo Mk.2 XC90: potential fuel leak
In January 2019, recall campaign R29904 was issued for 2015-16 model year Volvo XC90 vehicles. Due to cracks in the inner layer of the fuel hose and the pressurised fuel system, the fuel hose could leak. The driver may notice the fuel leak as a result of a fuel odour. The fuel leak, however, posed a hazard to other road users and the fuel could ignite in the presence of an ignition source. To fix, the hose on the fuel line was to be replaced. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17249.
2015-19 Volvo XC90: coolant leak and fire hazard
In May 2019, recall campaign R29936 was issued for Volvo XC90 vehicles that had petrol engines and were available for sale from 1 June 2015 to 29 April 2019. In these vehicles, the short bleeder hose could degrade and crack, causing coolant to leak. If coolant accumulated on the lambda sensor connection for the catalytic converter, the catalytic converter’s heat insulation could act as a wick and cause a fire. To fix, the short bleeder hose was to be replaced with a bleeder hose that was made from a more heat resistant material. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17529.
2016-18 model year Volvo XC90: intake manifold could melt or deform
In July 2019, recall campaign R29939 was issued for 2016-18 model year Volvo XC90 vehicles. In these vehicles, the engine valve may leak and cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform. If the engine intake manifold were to melt or deform, the vehicle may enter ‘limp home’ which restricted engine power and speed; it also posed a fire hazard. This reduction in engine power and fire hazard increased the risk of a collision and injury. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17676.
2015-19 Volvo XC90 with diesel engine: intake manifold could melt or deform
In November 2019, recall campaigns R29945 was issued for Volvo XC90 vehicles that had four-cylinder D4204T8, D4204T11 or D4204T23 diesel engines and were available for sale in Australia from 1 May 2015 to 29 October 2019. In these vehicles, an engine valve may leak – this could cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform. If this occurred, the engine may run abnormally (including interruption or lack of power), the engine malfunction indication light may illuminate or there may be a localised fire in the engine bay. If any of these occurred, it posed a collision or injury risk to vehicle occupants or other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17939.
2019-20 Volvo XC90: AEB not working due to missing code
In April 2020, recall campaign R29998 was issued for 2019-20 Volvo XC90 vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 22 March 2019 to 17 March 2020. Software code in the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) system was missing and this could result in the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system not triggering the automatic brakes. If the driver failed to react to the AEB collision warning and the AEB system failed to activate the brakes, there was an increased risk of injury for vehicle occupants and other road users. To fix, the vehicle’s software was to be upgraded. The usual brake, collision warning and brake support systems for pedestrians and bicycles, however, were not affected. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18264.
2020-21 Volvo Mk.2 XC90: airbag may not deploy
In February 2021, recall campaign R10068 was issued for Volvo Mk.2 XC90 vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 October 2020 to 31 January 2021. In these vehicles, the SRS control unit may not have been sufficiently tightened to the vehicle’s body correctly. If this occurred, the airbag system light would illuminate and an error message would appear on the instrument panel. Furthermore, the airbag may not deploy in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2021/18809.
Problems and faults: Volvo Mk.2 XC90
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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2016 model year Volvo XC90 T6 and T8: oil leakage from VVT pulley
In October 2016, Volvo issued Technical Journal TJ 29131.5.0 for 2016 model year Volvo Mk.2 XC90 T6 and T8 vehicles with the B4204T27 or B1BPHEV engines. In these vehicles, the driver may receive a low oil level warning in the Driver Information Module (DIM) and/or notice oil leakage from the engine. According to the Technical Journal, these symptoms may be due crack in the plug from the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) pulley. To fix, the two plugs in both of the VVT pulleys were to be replaced.
