The 2017 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 2017
- Side/Window โ 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."
- Seat Belts โ 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.
- Air Conditioner โ 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.
- Buckle Assembly โ 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."