2013 Volvo XC90 reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2013 Volvo XC90 holds 11 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 12 XC90 years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 11), then Electrical system (2) and Engine (2). The most filings arrived in 2016 (6 of 11). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.
The 2012 XC90 has 3 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 4 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Volvo XC90. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (11 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"MY VEHICLE'S AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. MY DASH MESSAGE IS: PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF SERVICE URGENT. I TOOK IT TO KOONS VOLVO OF OWINGS MILLS, INC TO BE SERVICED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PASSENGER OCCUPANCY WEIGHT SENSOR HAS STOPPED…"
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"I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS CAR THE OTHER OWNER WAS IN THE FAMILY AND THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. A COUPLE MONTHS AGO THE SRS AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT LIGHT CAME ON AND WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT…"
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"I WAS DRIVING DOWN AN OLD HIGHWAY AT 45MPH. THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED WHILE IN MOTION WHILE THE DOOR WAS CLOSED AND LOCKED. THE DOOR DID NOT FLY OPEN, I THINK LOCKING MECHANISM HELPED KEEP THE DOOR FROM SWINGING OUT.…"
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"HAVING BOUGHT A 2013 VOLVO XC90 WITH 36K MILES ON IT, I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY 2 WEEKS LATER WHEN I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN. I QUICKLY PULLED OVER THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO…"
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"THE XC90 I JUST BOUGHT FROM A DEALER AS IS TWO DAYS AGO HAS SOME LEAKING OF FUEL. I SUSPECT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE FUEL PUMP. THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT BRING THE CAR TO VOLVO DEALER TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP UNDER…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2013 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
| 2013 Volvo XC90 SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| XC90 all-wheel drive | 3.2L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3600 |
| XC90 front-wheel drive | 3.2L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3400 |
Specs and fitment
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Volvo XC90 reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2013 Volvo XC90 holds 11 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 12 XC90 years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Volvo XC90?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 11), then Electrical system (2) and Engine (2). The most filings arrived in 2016 (6 of 11). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.
Is the 2013 Volvo XC90 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 XC90 has 3 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 4 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
Has the 2013 Volvo XC90 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Volvo XC90.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Volvo XC90?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2013 Volvo XC90 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2013 Volvo XC90 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Volvo XC90 is 18.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Volvo XC90 take?
P2 (2012-2014) 3.2L lists 0W-30/5W-30 (~7.2 qt); SPA (2015-on) 2.0L lists 0W-20 (~6 qt).
What does recall 19V308000 cover on the XC90?
Certain 2016 XC90 vehicles: heat and humidity may crack the engine coolant bleeder hose and cause a leak that can lead to a fire risk if unnoticed—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
What tire sizes does the SPA XC90 use?
OEM sizes include 235/60R18 and 235/55R19; larger optional sizes such as 275/45R20 also appear by trim.