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2021 Volvo XC90 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo XC90, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns6not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMarch 24, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Volvo XC90 recall campaigns

The 2021 Volvo XC90 report contains 6 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V179000 dated March 24, 2025.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
March 24, 2025
Potential units
7,483campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.

Why it matters: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.

Owner notification: May 14, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V827000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
December 7, 2023
Potential units
2,911campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 19, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Component
STEERING
Report received
January 5, 2023
Potential units
74campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 31, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V716000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
September 15, 2021
Potential units
9campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.

Why it matters: Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.

Owner notification: October 22, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V682000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
September 1, 2021
Potential units
19,149campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".

Why it matters: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

Owner notification: October 12, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V001000

Component
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
Report received
January 7, 2021
Potential units
2,883campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.

Why it matters: A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.

Owner notification: February 15, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Volvo XC90?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Volvo XC90 campaign records are Seat Belts (3), Air Bags (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Steering (1), Electrical System (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Seat Belts3
Air Bags1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Electrical System1