The 2016 Volvo XC90 is a SUV. Expert analysis gives it a score of 8.0/10. Pros: Relatively good reliability for the period and model, suitable for urban driving and local road conditions; High comfort and impressive interior space, even for large families; Top-tier safety systems (City Safety, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning). Common concerns: Recurring electrical faults in various systems, especially after many years of use; High repair and maintenance costs at authorized service centers, including long waiting times; High fuel consumption (especially in V8 and D5 variants). Volvo XC90 2015 owners locally report a comfortable and reliable driving experience in city conditions and on local roads, but note that they have to deal with recurring electrical faults such as multimedia system failures or electric window issues, especially after years of use. A common complaint locally is the need for expensive servicing at authorized garages due to high spare parts costs and long service queues, although most drivers still recommend it to those looking for a reliable and quality SUV. There are 17 NHTSA recalls associated with this model.
4 NHTSA recalls for Volvo XC90 2016
- Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings โ Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2016 XC90 vehicles. Exposure to heat and humidity may cause the engine coolant bleeder hose to crack, resulting in a coolant leak.
- Sun/Moon Roof Assembly โ Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to April 23, 2016. The sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being unintentionally pressed. When pressed, the sunroof may fully close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
- Side/Window โ Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.
- Side/Window โ Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles have front seats whose wiring harness for the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) may have been routed incorrectly.