2017 Volvo XC90 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Volvo XC90 recalls

Most common 2017 Volvo XC90 problems

Problem areas named in the 81 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	25
Unknown Or Other	23
Electrical System	19
Structure	7
Service Brakes	7
Latches/Locks/Linkages	5
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Forward Collision Avoidance	5
Power Train	5
Fuel/Propulsion System	5

What owners report

2026-10-23, Engine
On 9/18/2026 at about 3:15 PM, the low coolant warning came on while I was driving in front of my child's school. Less than a minute later I pulled into the school pickup line, stopped, and turned the vehicle off. There was no smoke when I turned it off. After the engine was off, smoke began coming from the engine compartment, and within minutes the engine compartment was on fire. The fire occurred in a school pickup line surrounded by parents and children. An independent witness saw that the vehicle was off before any smoke appeared. The fire department and police responded. The engine compartment was destroyed and the vehicle is a total loss. Warning before failure: low coolant message, l

2026-10-06, Steering
Volvo electric power steering system failure.

2026-09-23, Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle has exhibited lagging and stalling while driving in "Pure" (electric-only) mode since approximately April 2026, at approximately 85,000 miles, accompanied by an illuminated check engine light. This has occurred repeatedly at red lights, intersections, stop signs, and in stop-and-go traffic, creating a risk of sudden loss of propulsion in live traffic situations, including at intersections where an unexpected stall could result in a collision. The dealership (Volvo Cars of Fort Washington) has diagnosed this as originating from multiple hybrid drivetrain components over several repair visits: the High Voltage Coolant Heater (replaced per a referenced Volvo Technical Service Bulletin)

2026-09-22, Electrical System
2017 Volvo XC90 manufacturing defect where panoramic sunroof drainage network fails under normal rain, pooling water directly in the floorboard channels over safety module networks and wire harnesses.Water infiltration caused a catastrophic short-circuit of the floorboard-mounted amplifier while driving. This forced the audio system to emit an un-modulated, maximum-volume electronic blast through the cabin, causing severe driver distraction and documented temporary acute acoustic trauma/ear injuries to myself and my young child.Progressive electronic oxidation from ongoing water intrusion has since caused systemic failures of critical safety electronics. This includes spontaneous, unprom

2026-09-20, Unknown Or Other
I was driving my 2017 Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription when a ‘coolant low’ warning appeared. I immediately pulled over and the car began to smoke. I was unaware what to do so I called my husband and he told me to pop my hood. With 1.5 minutes of pulling over I open my door to find the lack to pop the hood and someone started yelling at me to get out. I looked up and the smoke had changed from white to brown- I exited the vehicle and called 911- Within approximately 5 minutes, the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames and was a total loss. The vehicle had been regularly maintained and to my knowledge, had no open recalls applicable at the time. After the fire, I became aware of a prior XC90 r

2017 Volvo XC90 questions

Does the 2017 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2017 Volvo XC90: Loose Rear Seat Belt Buckle May Not Restrain Riders; Front Seat May Move Back and Trap Rear Passenger; Software error may block GPS location for emergency crews; Seat belt part may break loose and become a projectile in a crash; Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volvo XC90?

Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (25), Unknown Or Other (23), Electrical System (19).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Volvo XC90 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.