{"id":"2016_volvo_xc90","make":"Volvo","make_slug":"volvo","model":"XC90","model_slug":"xc90","year":2016,"url":"/volvo/xc90/2016/","pts":["phev","gas"],"configs":[{"id":37224,"model":"XC90 AWD PHEV","pt":"phev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; PHEV","turbo":true,"super":true,"start_stop":true,"city":24,"hwy":27,"comb":25,"cityA":53,"hwyA":54,"combA":53,"kwh100":58.0,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":14.0,"phev_comb":30,"charge240":3.0,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"34 and 65 kW DCPM","fuel":"Premium and Electricity","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":241,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":8,"fuel_cost":3100,"save_spend":-1250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VVX","modified":"Fri Jun 23 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":36994,"model":"XC90 FWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":26,"comb":24,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":373,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3250,"save_spend":-5000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VVX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"},{"id":36995,"model":"XC90 AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":25,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":384,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3350,"save_spend":-5500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VVX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"},{"id":36149,"model":"XC90 AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":true,"start_stop":true,"city":20,"hwy":25,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":397,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3500,"save_spend":-6250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VVX","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"23V827000","component":"SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS","mfr":"Volvo Car USA, LLC","reported":"2023-12-07","owner_notified":"2024-01-19","units":2911,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R10259","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V273000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Volvo Car USA, LLC","reported":"2021-04-21","owner_notified":"2021-07-14","units":162,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R10093","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"19V308000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS","mfr":"Volvo Car USA LLC","reported":"2019-04-17","owner_notified":"2019-06-12","units":34006,"summary":"Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2016 XC90 vehicles.  Exposure to heat and humidity may cause the engine coolant bleeder hose to crack, resulting in a coolant leak.","consequence":"If the coolant leak goes unnoticed, coolant may accumulate in the catalytic converter heat shield insulation and catch fire when the vehicle is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Volvo Cars will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine side coolant bleeder hose, free of charge.  The recall began June 12, 2019.  Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.  Volvo's number for this recall is R29936.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R29936","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"16V798000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Volvo Car USA LLC","reported":"2016-11-02","owner_notified":"2016-12-16","units":74027,"summary":"Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016.  On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, \"Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages\" and number 209, \"Seat Belt Assemblies.\"","consequence":"If 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 the event of a crash.","remedy":"Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017.  Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.  Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R89708","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V690000","component":"AIR BAGS","mfr":"Volvo Car USA LLC","reported":"2016-09-26","owner_notified":"2016-11-21","units":43766,"summary":"Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured   April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016.  In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.","consequence":"Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.","remedy":"Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016.  Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.  Volvo's number for this campaign is R89707.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R89707","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V268000","component":"VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Volvo Car USA LLC","reported":"2016-05-04","owner_notified":"2016-06-24","units":30214,"summary":"Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to April 23, 2016.  The sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being unintentionally pressed.  When pressed, the sunroof may fully close.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, \"Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems.\"","consequence":"If the switch is unintentionally pressed and the sunroof panel closes, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.","remedy":"Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software upgrade that disables the auto-close function, free of charge.  The recall began June 24, 2016.  Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://Volvo.custhelp.com.  Volvo's number for this recall is R89702.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R89702","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"moderate"},{"campaign":"15V497000","component":"AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW","mfr":"Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC","reported":"2015-08-06","owner_notified":"2015-09-21","units":3911,"summary":"Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.","consequence":"Underinflated air bags may not fully protect third row occupants, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.","remedy":"Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will modify the D-pillar interior panels to allow full inflation of the third row airbags, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2015.  Owners may contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-800-458-1552.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"15V342000","component":"AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW","mfr":"Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC","reported":"2015-06-03","owner_notified":"2015-06-30","units":584,"summary":"Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to May 19, 2015.  The affected vehicles have front seats whose wiring harness for the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) may have been routed incorrectly.","consequence":"If the wiring harness is routed incorrectly, the wiring may be damaged, disabling the front seat side impact air bag, and increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front seat side impact air bag.","remedy":"Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the SIPS wiring, correcting the routing and installing a protective sleeve as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on June 30, 2015.  Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.  Volvo's number for this recall is R89571.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R89571","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":8,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":36,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":198,"crash":5,"fire":11,"injured":8,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",87],["Electrical System",57],["Unspecified",37],["Structure",23],["Service Brakes",14],["Fuel/Propulsion System",12]],"by_year":{"2015":5,"2016":24,"2017":14,"2018":8,"2019":11,"2020":12,"2021":14,"2022":26,"2023":25,"2024":33,"2025":13,"2026":13},"excerpts":[["2022-07-28","Engine","Driving at highway speed and a sudden loss of power. Vehicle has a history oil consumption. Seems that engine has a major defect. Waiting on a second estimate, seems a known catastrophic issue with pistons issue causing major engine work or possible replacement."],["2022-06-14","Air Bags","SRS Airbag Service Urgent Drive to workshop light has come on twice. I was told by dealership it is a faulty wire harness where the airbags could possibly deploy if I was in an accident. Volvo does have a recall for the exact issue yet my VIN does not fall in this recall."],["2022-06-08","Engine","The engine was losing almost a quart of oil every thousand miles. It did not always notify me when it was low on oil. No one's safety was put at risk. I ended up refilling a total of 3 quarts before taking it to the dealer. The dealer said that the front crankshaft seal was leaking, and the oil was dripping down it and\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.179,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.179,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.159,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":null,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":null,"rollover_risk":0.0,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":null,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":null,"rollover_risk":0.0,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":86,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":25,"ncap":5,"complaints":198},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}