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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2017 Volvo V90 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
3
Latest campaign
Nov 13, 2018

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system1Nov 13, 2018
18V800000
Air bags1Feb 16, 2017
17V104000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 13, 2018Latest campaign
Nov 13, 201818V800000

Electrical system: software

If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V800000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
V90, V90cc
Campaign
NHTSA 18V800000 · Nov 13, 2018
Feb 16, 201717V104000

Air bags: side/window

If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V104000
What's wrong
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk
If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.
Filed under
V90cc
Campaign
NHTSA 17V104000 · Feb 16, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: V90, V90cc. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
3Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags267000
Exterior lighting133000

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.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “This vehicle recently started experiencing a peeling dashboard on the passenger side immediately near/on the airbag region.”

    Filed 06/18/2026 · ODI 11745069
  • Air bags

    “The 2017 trim leather dash panel cover peals significantly on the upper side and front side facing passenger.”

    Filed 02/14/2025 · ODI 11642861
  • Exterior lighting

    “Rear lights have accumulated condensation during rain on multiple occasions, and then will stop working and cause an error code in the vehicle's onboard diagnostic system.”

    Filed 10/28/2023 · ODI 11552411

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2017 Volvo V90 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Volvo V90 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Volvo V90. The most recent, 18V800000 (reported November 13, 2018), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Volvo V90?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 3 filed with NHTSA (67%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Volvo V90?

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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