Volvo XC90 tire blowout problems

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Tires · TX

As I was driving, I heard a loud pop and my right rear tire started deflating. I had not run over anything obvious in the road and the tire’s appearance led me to believe that the treads had separated. I called the Volvo dealership to get their opinion on the photo and the tire rep never returned my call. Because of the unusual tire blow, I felt it was safest to get all 4 tires replaced and the Costco tire rep thought that the blowout was unusual, too. I drove all four tires to Principle Volvo for their tire rep to inspect and their conclusion was “outside influences” caused the blow, the conclusion to which I disagree. The mileage on the tires was about 25,300 and the treads were still in good shape so I think the tires should have held up much better.

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NY

2020 Volvo XC90 suffered a sudden catastrophic engine blowout, blinding exhaust smoke, and dropped to a 10 mph limp mode on the highway with zero prior dashboard warning lights or oil alerts. the vehicle lacks a manual dipstick, making the me entirely dependent on a digital safety warning system that failed. [XXX] Volvo has failed to give me any documents/ photos or proof of cost of repair for almost 60 days INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Dec 9, 2021 · Tires · FL

I just recently bought this car. And there was a vibration and a pull to the right so I brought it back to the dealer which is echo Park of Tampa. I said they needed to do the alignment and balance and they did that and it still is doing all the same things and the shaking is progressively becoming quickly I experienced this exact same thing in my Mazda that also had Continentals on it. And brought it back to the dealer four times in 9 months and they put brand new set of Continentals on every time and the same shaking would quickly reoccur. And shortly after I traded that Mazda in the tires were recalled. Experiencing the same exact symptoms with my Volvo with these Continental tires these are eco technology cross contact 235 55 R19 (105v) There's no specific incident nor a specific tire. This is every time (all tires) you get in the car from every mile per hour from the second you start moving to 70 or 80 and the shaking is getting progressively worse. I will be contacting Continental cuz I'm not sure if these are even added on the recall list but they need to be. It's scary driving especially since i nearly died in an auto accident because of a tire blow out.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Suspension · PA

Spring broke on front strut and sliced into the inner sidewall of tire causing the tire to blowout. Vehicle has being driven on a dirt lane when this happened (10 MPH). If this would have happened on a main road, the volvo xc90 would have been out-of-control !

Filed Jul 4, 2017 · Tires · 180,740 miles · MS

Catastrophic blowout failure of primewell valera touring tire purchased from firestone in jackson, ms, on 06/14/2016. Blowout occurred on 07/03/2017 while wife was driving on I-55. We have put less than 12k miles on these tires and, now, do not feel safe. Possible damage to car (volvo xc90). Wife stranded over july 4th holiday in louisiana because firestone is closed. After initially telling us that the tires would be replaced free because there was a recall, firestone now says we will have to pay for new tires because our tires are not being recalled. Extremely frustrating.

Filed Jun 21, 2013 · Tires · 69,000 miles · NM

Michelin cross terrain with < 39k miles on 2008 volvo xc90 had a tread separation at interstate highway speed during busy downtown traffic nearly creating an accident for me and two of my children. Vehicle damage caused solely by the tire flailing the right rear of my vehicle exceeded $3500. Tread completely separated from the steel belts as a continuous ring. Tread lugs can be pulled away by hand from the lower rubber they appear to be bonded to and this underneath ring of rubber had very cleanly pulled away from the belts. Tire remained inflated. Evidence of impending failure was noted as I was feeling vibration from the tire for 30 minutes prior to catastrophic failure and had even stopped to inspect the wheel for a probable cause. Photo documentation available. Internet searching is clearly showing that, for this model tire, this is a common occurrence. Does anybody remember the over 250 deaths attributed to the tread separation of bridgestone tires on ford explorers? I do.

Filed Apr 18, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 104,000 miles · MA

My 2003 volvo xc90 has been to the dealer several times including over 3 times for same problem when I purchased the vehicle in 2006. All recalls have been fixed, front axle, wipers etc. I have purchased 4 sets of tires, tires boston volvo installed and my 17 year old son received a complete blow out because wrong size tires. I continue taking to same dealer and since owning the car have had the same noises in front of car. Boston volvo has stated in october and since owning the vehicle can find nothing wrong, april diagnosed with need new drive shaft after having car for 2 days but could not really fine anything but drive shaft. A strong fuel smell stated fuel pump does not need to be corrected. I need new muffler and taking to my own mechanic the real issue is transmission service urgent and need new transmission. Volvo did not diagnose this problem and my son is driving the car! My son is driving a lemon that is a danger to himself. Taking to volvo does nothing, they cannot even diagnose and give wrong info given to me. I am currently up to over $8,000 in damages and still owe on this lemon. I need new transmission, muffler, still car vibrates and front end noises from whining, thumping etc.

Filed Feb 5, 2009 · Tires, Transmission · 54,414 miles · CA

While driving my 2005 volvo xc90 (54,414 miles) on a busy california freeway (the 405), the engine stopped suddenly with no warning or warning light. Fortunately, I was able to make it over to the side of the road to call for a tow without injury (although I was almost rear ended since the failure was so sudden and without warning) and had it towed to a volvo dealer in torrance, ca. It is a transmission problem. Since then, we have found hundreds of other consumers who have had the same problem with their xc90 volvos too. Volvo has not recalled or provided any notice to consumers of the problem. Volvo has provided replacement trades and cash to some consumers who complained, but no overall notice to consumers. We didn't find out until it happened to us and started to research. Additionally, the week before, the front left tire blew out when my wife was driving and I was out of town. Uneven tire wear, uneven wear even with constant realignment, is another common issue with the 18" tires on volvo. They know of the issue, but not how to fix it. Volvo did at least send a tow truck to put the spare on and my wife was not injured (fortunately). We didn't know of the safely flaws in the xc90 which was purchased because of volvo's marketing campaign of "safety" and "volvo for life" campaign. Volvo is advertising falsely and the xc90 has safety issues. Please help protect others!

Filed Oct 9, 2007 · Tires · 12,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volvo xc90. The vehicle has pirelli, size p235/55r17 tires. In october of 2006, the contact took his vehicle in for inspection. He was informed that the vehicle failed inspection and needed four new tires. Volvo stated that they replaced the tires at 12,000 miles with pirelli's consent. In october of 2007, the vehicle failed inspection again for the same reason as the previous year. The two front tires have tread separation and need to be replaced. The contact believes that the two rear tires will also need to be replaced. Pirelli stated that volvo would replace the tires, however, volvo stated that they would not replace the tires a second time. Neither corporations have replaced the tires. The tires were supposed to get 65,000 miles of use. The contact believes that the tires are inferior and poor quality and should not be his responsibility to replace. The purchase date was unknown. The tire failure mileage was 29,000. The vehicle current mileage was 29,000 and failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 12/12/07.

Filed Jan 23, 2007 · Tires · NE

The type of tires volvo is putting on the xc90 is too soft leading to premature tire failure. Volvo replaced the tires with the same type/brand and the tires have again worn. I have had two sets of tires with in 35,000 miles. Researching the web has confirmed this is a problem vovlo xc90 wide.