Does the 2009 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 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 2009 Volvo XC90?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by service brakes (2).

How many 2009 Volvo XC90 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2009 Volvo XC90 recalls and problems

1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 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.

2009 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.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system3
Service brakes2
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Structure1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Wheels1

What owners report

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

Jan 17, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
A plastic Fuel Pressure Sensor bracket holder, part number: 30720139, found on Volvo V8 XC90 and S80 (2005-2011) can crack, resulting in a fuel leak within the engine compartment. See attached picture of 30720139, with highlight of plastic assembly. No replacement part is available from Volvo, since ~Dec 2021, per…

Oct 7, 2021 · Service brakes
I have installed a SprintDrive installed in my Volvo. Since the installation, I have had several safety and security issues occur that stop once the device is removed. The following issues have occurred: 1) Whilst driving on the Muskogee Turnpike, the cruising control system would disengage. This occurred at least…

Aug 15, 2017 · Wheels · 125,000 miles
REAR SPARE TIRE DROPPED OFF VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC SLIDING ACROSS THE FREEWAY, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF CABLE HOLDING REAR TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE

Dec 2, 2015 · Structure · 76,000 miles
OPENED TRUNK HATCH DOOR TO PUT ITEMS IN TRUNK AND LIFTED DOOR TO THE FULL OPEN POSITION, THE HYDRAULIC ARMS BOTH FAILED AND THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE DOOR FELL DIRECTLY ONTO HEAD CAUSING SEVERE HEAD INJURY WITH RESIDUAL EFFECTS. NO PROBLEMS WITH TRUNK DOOR PRIOR TO THIS.

Feb 25, 2015 · Electrical system · 94,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE REPAIRS THAT WERE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND A FUSE WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER…

XC90 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2006	3	53	4	4
2007	2	38	0	5
2008	3	29	1	1
2009	1	7	0	0
2010	3	12	0	0
2011	1	19	0	1
2012	0	3	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2009 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 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 2009 Volvo XC90?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by service brakes (2).
How many 2009 Volvo XC90 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 17, 2023.