Volvo XC90, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: Leif Jørgensen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2023 Volvo XC90 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
7
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
41
Latest campaign
Dec 23, 2025

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention2Dec 23, 2025
Service brakes, hydraulic2Jun 12, 2025
Seat belts1Dec 7, 2023
Electrical system1Mar 22, 2023
Engine and engine cooling1Oct 20, 2022

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
2Fixable over the air
Dec 23, 2025Latest campaign
Dec 23, 202525V908000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V908000
What's wrong
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Filed under
Xc90
Campaign
NHTSA 25V908000 · Dec 23, 2025
Jun 12, 202525V392000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist electric

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V392000
What's wrong
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Risk
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.
Filed under
Xc90phev
Campaign
NHTSA 25V392000 · Jun 12, 2025
May 8, 202525V282000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 25V282000
What's wrong
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
Filed under
Xc90
Campaign
NHTSA 25V282000 · May 8, 2025
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.
Filed under
Xc90
Campaign
NHTSA 23V827000 · Dec 7, 2023
Mar 22, 202323V188000

Electrical system

The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of…

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V188000
What's wrong
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Risk
The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.
Filed under
Xc90
Campaign
NHTSA 23V188000 · Mar 22, 2023
Jan 19, 202323V012000

Service brakes, hydraulic

A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.

Over-the-air remedy
DetailsHide details for campaign 23V012000
What's wrong
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Risk
A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.
Filed under
Xc90
Campaign
NHTSA 23V012000 · Jan 19, 2023

Merged from NHTSA model names: Xc90, Xc90phev. 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).

Buying a used 2023 Volvo XC90? Recalls cover the model; a history report checks one car's title, odometer and accident records. VinAudit history report → Sponsored · disclosure

Owner complaints by component41

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
41Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Back over prevention1229000
Electrical system1127000
Unknown or other717001
Forward collision avoidance615000
Fuel/propulsion system512000
Service brakes410000
Steering37000
Power train37000
Vehicle speed control25000
Seat belts25000
Lane departure25000
Latches/locks/linkages25000
Visibility/wiper25000
Structure25002
Wheels12000

7 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 B5, XC90 B6, XC90 Recharge T8 Phev.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “WHAT COMPONENT OR SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, AND IS IT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION? The Pilot Assist / Adaptive Cruise Control system becomes physically stuck, causing sudden unintended acceleration.”

    Filed 10/10/2026 · ODI 11770326
  • Seat belts

    “The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while his son was attempting to latch the seat belt, the seat belt failed to retract. The failure had occurred several times.”

    Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767568
  • Electrical system

    “The car recently received a 5.05 update of the infotainment system. Since then, the infotainment system would be shut off and auto-restarts itself during driving every 10 or 15 minutes.”

    Filed 04/01/2026 · ODI 11728493

Other Volvo XC90 model years

Other Volvo models

2023 Volvo XC90 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo XC90 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Volvo XC90. The most recent, 25V908000 (reported December 23, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Volvo XC90 recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (2), seat belts (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Volvo XC90?

Back over prevention is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 41 filed with NHTSA (29%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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.

Check a specific Volvo by VIN

0/17
Free · No signup · US-market vehicles, 1981+

Need the factory options too? See the Volvo build sheet & window sticker guide.