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2016 Volvo XC90 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 7, 202323V827000 | Seat belts: critical fastenersAn improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V827000
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| Apr 21, 202121V273000 | Electrical system: softwareThe rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V273000
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| Apr 17, 201919V308000 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system hoses/lines/piping/fittingsIf the coolant leak goes unnoticed, coolant may accumulate in the catalytic converter heat shield insulation and catch fire when the vehicle is stationary, increasing… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V308000
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| Nov 2, 201616V798000 | Seat belts: front buckle assemblyIf the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V798000
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| Sep 26, 201616V690000 | Equipment: appliance air conditionerSignificant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V690000
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| May 4, 201616V268000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyIf the switch is unintentionally pressed and the sunroof panel closes, there is an increased risk of occupant injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V268000
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Owner complaints by component198
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 87 | 44 |
| Electrical system | 57 | 29 |
| Unknown or other | 37 | 19 |
| Structure | 23 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 6 |
| Power train | 10 | 5 |
| Air bags | 8 | 4 |
| Steering | 7 | 4 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names XC90 T5, XC90 T6, XC90 T8, XC90H.
Latest reports
- Engine
“I discovered an engine coolant leak from a crack near the end of the Plastic Coolant Bypass Pipe (part #31368673/32382362) after noticing coolant puddling on my garage floor.”
- Unknown or other
“Piston rings inside the engine failed due to a known oil consumption issue with this model vehicle.”
- Unknown or other
“The AC evaporator has a leak. I am reporting as this is a well known issue on the Volvo's, especially the 2016 XC90 which has a large amount of issues that cause issues of safety and undue amount of financial burden on…”
Other Volvo XC90 model years
- 20209 recalls34 complaints
- 20196 recalls42 complaints
- 20183 recalls51 complaints
- 20177 recalls81 complaints
- 20168 recalls198 complaints
- 20130 recalls11 complaints
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2016 Volvo XC90 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volvo XC90. The most recent, 23V827000 (reported December 7, 2023), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2016 Volvo XC90 recalls for?
The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), electrical system (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Volvo XC90?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 87 complaints out of 198 filed with NHTSA (44%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 11 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Volvo XC90?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.
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