Does the 2006 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Volvo XC90, the most recent reported on November 8, 2010 (Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo XC90?

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (16 complaints), followed by tires (8).

How many 2006 Volvo XC90 complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 53 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Volvo XC90 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 53 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Volvo XC90.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Volvo XC90 recalls

Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)

NHTSA campaign 10V566000 · reported November 8, 2010 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 416 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
The risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
The fix: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly

NHTSA campaign 06V155000 · reported May 5, 2006 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 126,743 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles,the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint.
The risk: The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA campaign 06V144000 · reported April 28, 2006 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · 122,431 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and without lifting the wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior to moving, the wiper arm might slip on its driveshaft, resulting in an inability to move the wipers from the park position.
The risk: Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
The fix: Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. The recall began on september 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system16
Tires8
Engine6
Unknown or other5
Exterior lighting4
Fuel system, gasoline3
Power train3
Structure3
Suspension3
Wheels3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 23, 2026 · Electrical system
Had to replace emission coil plugs.My mechanics said it has wiring issues

Mar 16, 2025 · Electrical system
Vehicle is slightly off-balance no matter if I do an alignment ball joints seem to always get affected. I’m not sure if the hydraulics are working correctly. Yesterday I just started leaking antifreeze fluid.

Apr 11, 2024 · Electrical system
Awakened to lights flashing, horn going off, wipers running on a vehicle that was parked with keys removed. The cem underneath driver's side dash had gotten wet from rain water leaking into it and subsequently shorted out requiring $2350 replacement via dealer. This IS A Huge problem.... however, and wait for it. IT…

Jun 6, 2023 · Unknown or other · fire reported
The tensioner pulley for the serpentine belt seized up while traveling at 70 mph, melting the serpentine belt and causing an engine fire.

Aug 15, 2022 · Vehicle speed control · 110,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owned a 2006 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to park the vehicle when the vehicle's RPMs revved up causing the vehicle to unintentionally accelerate and crash into the wall in front. The air bags did not deploy. After the crash occurred, the low coolant warning light…

XC90 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	5	93	2	2
2004	6	462	9	3
2005	6	223	1	3
2006	3	53	4	4
2007	2	38	0	5
2008	3	29	1	1
2009	1	7	0	0

Across all years, the 2004 XC90 has the most complaints (462). All Volvo XC90 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Volvo XC90, the most recent reported on November 8, 2010 (Equipment: electrical, navigational system(global positioning system)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo XC90?: Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (16 complaints), followed by tires (8).
How many 2006 Volvo XC90 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 53 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 23, 2026.