NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Volvo V90 Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Volvo V90 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Volvo V90. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Volvo V90 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Volvo V90, describing incidents dated January 31, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11723274 · Filed
In our 2021 Volvo XC90, the hybrid battery has completely failed, which I suspect is a common issue in this model. The error message is Hybrid System Failure, and the dealership has confirmed that the entire battery will need replacement. Volvo has not listed this car as subject to a recall over…
Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #21V682000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Retractor · NHTSA notice
Reported September 1, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 19,149 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10111 · Owners notified October 12, 2021
Defect description
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. 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."
Safety consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.
Notes
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.
SRS Control Unit Can Detach
NHTSA #21V001000 · Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · NHTSA notice
Reported January 7, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,883 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10068 · Owners notified February 15, 2021
Defect description
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.
Notes
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.
Other Volvo V90 model years
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