2017 Volvo XC90: false forward collision warnings

5 of the 82 complaints about the 2017 Volvo XC90 describe false forward collision warnings.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 17,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

False forward collision warnings by model year

2025
2
2024
1
2023
1
2017
5
2016
5
2004
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 30, 2023 · Driver assistance · 29,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, a vehicle approximately 50 yards in front of him stopped and caused the Forward Collision Avoidance feature to be activated. The vehicle came to a complete stop with an audible beeping sound and a warning illustration displayed on the instrument panel. The contact contended that he was a safe distance away from the vehicle and that the Forward Collision Avoidance feature should not have activated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Seat belts · 37,400 miles · TX · 2 injuries

When the vehicle collision avoidance system is activated, the seatbelt tensions become so tight he can cause injury.

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 17,000 miles · MO

The collision avoidance system was engaged, I was driving during a rain storm at night at 45 MPH, and the collision avoidance alarm went off without anything in front of my car, then the brakes slammed on by themselves and the car behind me had to swerve onto the shoulder to avoid hitting me in the rear

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Driver assistance · 10,000 miles · ID · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volvo xc90. While driving 15 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle because the low speed auto emergency braking/forward collision avoidance indicator did not illuminate. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to lowe pearson volvo boise (7805 w gratz dr, boise, id 83709, 208‑377‑3900) where it was diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that nothing could be done to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 500 miles · NY

On 7 different occasions, the vehicle automatically and aggressively braked on its own. The collision avoidance system sensed that I was about to get into an accident even though there was absolutely nothing in front of me. The collision avoidance system is defective on this model. It was a miracle that I didn't get rear ended as the 7 instances all happened on highways. Many other people have had the same problem. Volvo has agreed to repurchase my vehicle. This is a major safety problem that needs to be fixed before someone gets killed.