2016-2020 Volvo XC90 recall: software

Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall on April 21, 2021. It covers about 162 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 162
reported: Apr 21, 2021
owners notified: Jul 14, 2021
related complaints: 113

Electrical system: software

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.
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.
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.

Recall number 21V273000

Affected vehicles

Volvo XC90 2016-2020 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 113 complaints about electrical problems.

2017 Volvo XC90 2018 Volvo XC90 2019 Volvo XC90 2020 Volvo XC90

Questions about recall 21V273000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2020 Volvo XC90 software?

Yes. Recall 21V273000, reported on April 21, 2021, covers about 162 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V273000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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