There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Volvo XC90, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Volvo XC90 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,451 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2013 Volvo XC90 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 139,700 miles · reported Mar 21, 2019
My vehicle's air bag light is on. My dash message is: passenger airbag off service urgent. I took it to koons volvo of owings mills, inc to be serviced. I was told that the passenger occupancy weight sensor has stopped working and need to be replaced. The service technician could not tell me why it would have stopped working. He just said it could just happen. I asked the service technician what does it do and he said that it weighs passengers for the correct pressure of the airbag in case it is deployed. He also said that my complete airbag system will not work without it which means that the…
Air Bags · at 130,000 miles · reported Nov 18, 2018
I AM the second owner of this car the other owner was in the family and the airbags have never been deployed. A couple months ago the SRS airbag service urgent light came on and we took it to the dealership to have it looked at. They said that the airbags needed to be replaced. Being that this is such a crucial component that should be working if it has never been used I wanted to alert NHTSA and see if it were a more widespread concern. I appreciate you looking into this. There were no events leading up to the airbag light and that is the reason for my concern.
Structure · at 67,000 miles · reported Jan 19, 2018
I was driving down an old highway at 45mph. The driver's door opened while in motion while the door was closed and locked. The door did not fly open, I think locking mechanism helped keep the door from swinging out. There was an immediate rush of air coming through my door and the warning light came on saying driver's door was open. I was able to unlock and pull my door back into the closed position while in motion.
Air Bags · at 36,500 miles · reported Jul 19, 2017
Having bought a 2013 volvo xc90 with 36k miles on it, I was driving on a highway 2 weeks later when I saw smoke coming out of the engine. The engine stalled and shut down. I quickly pulled over the car and was able to get out as the smoke was increasing. Within 4-5 minutes, the car was on fire. It was completely gutted and destroyed. Volvo declined to accept blame and said that the cause of fire cannot be determined. This is supposed to be the safest car and I was surprised at their callous attitude. The dealer from summit nj was far more professional. The highway it happened on was rt. 295…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 110,000 miles · reported Dec 29, 2016
The xc90 I just bought from a dealer as is two days ago has some leaking of fuel. I suspect something is wrong with the fuel pump. The previous owner did not bring the car to volvo dealer to replace the fuel pump under the extended warranty. Now I have to pay thousand dollars to repair it.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Volvo XC90 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Volvo XC90?
Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,451 miles.
Are Volvo recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.