Model year 2018 · Volvo

2018 Volvo XC90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volvo XC90. The most recent was reported on December 7, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: XC90.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Volvo XC90, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V827000	December 7, 2023	Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners
21V273000	April 21, 2021	Electrical System › Software
18V800000	November 13, 2018	Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V827000Manufacturer no. R10259

Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA: December 7, 2023
Owner notification: January 19, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,911 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V827000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V273000Manufacturer no. R10093

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: April 21, 2021
Owner notification: July 14, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 162 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V273000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V800000Manufacturer no. R39917

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: November 13, 2018
Owner notification: December 26, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 17,548 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volvo XC90: March 24, 2016 – November 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: XC90

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V800000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 8, 2023.