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2021 Volvo V90Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Volvo V90, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-001 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 94%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 10, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Volvo V90 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2021 Volvo V90 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

95%repaired · 2023 Q3

Seat belts

Recall 21V-682 · Sep 1, 2021 · 19,149 vehicles · 18,197 repaired

Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2022 Q4

Air bags

Recall 21V-001 · Jan 7, 2021 · 2,883 vehicles · 2,716 repaired

Risk. A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other V90 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the V90 median. How we score

'93'97'98'17'18'19'20'21'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What V90 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

In our 2021 Volvo XC90, the hybrid battery has completely failed, which I suspect is a common issue in this model. The error message is Hybrid System Failure, and the dealership has confirmed that the entire battery will need replacement. Volvo has not listed this car as subject to a recall over…
Complaint 11723274 · Mar 10, 2026

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