2016 Volvo XC90 electrical system problems

The 2016 Volvo XC90 has 63 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Electrical System complaints

21%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

XC90 electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

21V273000Electrical SystemApril 21, 2021 · 162 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN PARK ASSIST MODE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY AND BACKED INTO A TREE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT'S…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 12, 2019 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have?

NHTSA has 63 complaints about the 2016 Volvo XC90 electrical system — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Volvo XC90 electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 21V273000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.