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2021 Volvo XC90

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Electrical system

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 7,483 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V179000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Seat belts

An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.

The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 2,911 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V827000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 74 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V001000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

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.

An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 9 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V716000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 19,149 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V682000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

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.

The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 2,883 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V001000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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