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2019 Volvo XC90 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 42
Latest campaign: Dec 7, 2023

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	3	Jun 2, 2021	21V414000 21V273000 18V800000
Seat belts	1	Dec 7, 2023	23V827000
Steering	1	Jan 5, 2023	23V001000
Forward collision avoidance	1	Mar 12, 2020	20V144000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 7, 2023Latest campaign


Dec 7, 202323V827000	Seat belts: critical fasteners An 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 What's wrong 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. Risk An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V827000 · Dec 7, 2023
Jan 5, 202323V001000	Steering A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V001000 What's wrong 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. Risk A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V001000 · Jan 5, 2023
Jun 2, 202121V414000	Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakers Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V414000 What's wrong 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. Risk Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V414000 · Jun 2, 2021
Apr 21, 202121V273000	Electrical system: software The 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 What's wrong 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. 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V273000 · Apr 21, 2021
Mar 12, 202020V144000	Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V144000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V144000 · Mar 12, 2020
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. Campaign NHTSA 18V800000 · Nov 13, 2018

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 component42

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

42Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	11	26	1	1	2
Engine	10	24	1	2	0
Unknown or other	9	21	0	0	2
Service brakes	6	14	0	0	1
Visibility	5	12	0	0	0
Structure	4	10	0	0	0
Power train	3	7	1	1	2
Air bags	3	7	0	0	0
Back over prevention	2	5	0	0	1
Hydraulic	2	5	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	2	0	0	0
Fuel system	1	2	0	0	0
Gasoline	1	2	0	0	0
Suspension	1	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	2	0	1	3

3 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.

Latest reports

Power train
“Coming from a cold start in hybrid or pure mode the ERAD disengages causing the vehicle to slow down, hesitate and buck until the gas engine can engage to recover acceleration.”
Filed 09/26/2026 · ODI 11767107
Service brakes
“COMPONENT & AVAILABILITY: The primary brake booster assembly and vacuum pump failed twice. The vehicle remains fully assembled and grounded at Volvo Cars White Plains, available for immediate inspection upon request.”
Filed 08/21/2026 · ODI 11758396
Structure
“The exterior chrome trim on the door handle has severely delaminated and flaked. The peeling metallic coating has separated from the plastic handle structure, creating a razor-sharp edge.”
Filed 08/15/2026 · ODI 11757166

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2019 Volvo XC90 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo XC90 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Volvo XC90 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: seat belts (1), steering (1), forward collision avoidance (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Volvo XC90?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 42 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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