2017 Volvo XC90 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Volvo XC90 has 0 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other XC90 years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Critical fasteners, Electrical system, software, and Seat belts.

2012 Volvo XC90 — Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 XC90 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018.

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 2017 Volvo XC90. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (7)

Recall seat belts, critical fasteners 2023-12-07 · NHTSA campaign 23V827000

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.

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.

Recall electrical system, software 2021-04-21 · NHTSA campaign 21V273000

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.

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.

Recall electrical system, software 2018-11-13 · NHTSA campaign 18V800000

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.

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.

Recall Seat belts 2017-06-08 · NHTSA campaign 17V370000

Summary Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90 vehicles. The Micro Gas Generator (MGG), a subcomponent part used within the right hand side seat belt retractor for the third row seats, may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed.

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third row passenger's side seatbelt retractor, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89716.

Recall air bags, side and window 2017-02-16 · NHTSA campaign 17V104000

Summary Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.

Recall seat belts, front, buckle 2016-11-02 · NHTSA campaign 16V798000

Summary Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

Recall equipment, appliance, air conditioner 2016-09-26 · NHTSA campaign 16V690000

Summary Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R89707.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Volvo XC90 T5 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Volvo XC90 T5 SUV FWD	Not rated	5 stars	5 stars	Not rated
2017 Volvo XC90 T6 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Volvo XC90 T6 SUV FWD	Not rated	5 stars	5 stars	Not rated
2017 Volvo XC90 T8 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	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
XC90 all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	25	22 MPG	$3650
XC90 all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	22	25	23 MPG	$3450
XC90 all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	24	27	25 MPG / 350 mi range	$3200
XC90 front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	22	26	24 MPG	$3300

Specs and fitment

Second generation (SPA), 2015–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (2.0L) , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 235/60R18, 235/55R19; optional 275/45R20+ (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V308000 covers certain 2016 XC90 vehicles. Exposure to heat and humidity may crack the engine coolant bleeder hose and leak coolant; if unnoticed, coolant may accumulate in catalytic-converter heat-shield insulation and catch fire when the vehicle is stationary. Recall 16V268000 covers certain 2016 XC90 vehicles where the overhead sunroof switch may not be adequately recessed and can be pressed unintentionally so the sunroof fully closes. Recall 23V827000 covers certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles where second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Volvo XC90 reliable?

Is the 2017 Volvo XC90 more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2017 Volvo XC90 been recalled?

The 2017 Volvo XC90 has 7 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Volvo XC90?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Volvo XC90 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Volvo XC90 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Volvo XC90 is 23.5 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.