3 recall campaigns may cover the 2018 Volvo XC90. These are the campaigns that may cover this model and year. Whether your own car is included, and whether its repair was already done, only the manufacturer or the authority can confirm by VIN. A recall repair is free at an authorised dealer.
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23V827 · Seat Belts:critical Fasteners
Reported to the register 07/12/2023
What is wrong: 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.
The risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: 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.
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21V273 · Electrical System:software
Reported to the register 21/04/2021
What is wrong: 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.
The risk: The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
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18V800 · Electrical System:software
Reported to the register 13/11/2018
What is wrong: 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.
The risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
The fix: 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.
What this page can and cannot tell you
These are the campaigns the American register (NHTSA) links to this model and year: the ones that may cover the car. Whether one specific car is included, and whether its repair was already carried out, only the manufacturer or the authority's own VIN lookup can confirm. A recall repair is free at an authorised dealer.
Where we hold the notice, the link goes to our own page, which keeps every version of the wording — including any the manufacturer rewrote after publication. Where we do not, the link goes to the authority.
Confirm this exact car by VIN: here, or at NHTSA, DVSA, Transport Canada.
The same car in other countries' registers
- DVSA recall R/2015/205: Volvo Car XC60 and XC90 (Engine may fail)
- Canadian recall 2025718 (Volvo), 2021 to 2025: Visual System
- DVSA recall R/2019/452: Volvo Car XC60 and XC90 (Possible loss of power whilst driving)
- DVSA recall R/2025/211: Volvo Car XC60, XC90, V60 and 4 more (BCM2 SW: Safety Notice)
- Canadian recall 2018618 (Volvo), 2017 to 2019: Accessories
- Canadian recall 2022595 (Volvo), 2019 to 2023: Visual System
Matched by meaning. Check that the model and years on each notice fit the car in front of you.