2011 Volvo XC90 recalls and problems

The 2011 Volvo XC90 has 1 recall and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Pictured: a 2010 model; the 2011 may differ in details. Photo: 2010 Volvo Xc90 by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2011 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 22 XC90 model years — 17th most.

1recalls

19complaints

0crashes

1fires

2injuries

94,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Steering

May 18, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V286000 · 350 vehicles

Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 XC90 vehicles manufactured from January 29, 2010, through August 16, 2010. The power steering fluid May leak from the oil pipe connection at the steering gear valve housing.

Original NHTSA wording

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XC90 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010. THE POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE OIL PIPE CONNECTION AT THE STEERING GEAR VALVE HOUSING.

Risk: This condition could lead to a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the oil pipes on the power steering rack free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin during June 2011. Owners May contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Volvo's safety recall no. R242.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2011 vs. other Volvo XC90 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Volvo XC90 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 Volvo XC90, the latest from May 18, 2011 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volvo XC90?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (7), electrical system (5), power train (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.