How many brake complaints does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have?

NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2016 XC90, which is 10% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Volvo XC90?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2016 XC90.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 XC90?

The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 6,400 miles.

Did the 2016 XC90 brake issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows one crash linked to brake complaints for the 2016 XC90, with no fires and no injuries reported.

What kind of brake problems do owners describe most?

Owners most often describe the automatic braking or collision-avoidance system engaging on its own with no object present, along with occasional grinding noise and pedal feel changes.

2016 Volvo XC90 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2016 Volvo XC90, 10% of that year's 197 total complaints. One crash and no fires or injuries were reported, with a median failure mileage of 6,400 miles, and there is no related recall on file.

Brakes complaints: 19; 10% of 197
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 6,400 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Automatic emergency braking activates on its own at highway speeds with no object or vehicle ahead, causing sudden deceleration.
Collision-avoidance alerts and self-braking or self-swerving events occur repeatedly, sometimes several times within a few months.
Owners report grinding noise and unexpected brake engagement forcing them to pull over.
A dashboard message reading 'brake pedal characteristics changed, service required' appears alongside a felt shift in pedal feel.
Brake pads and rotors were replaced multiple times without resolving intermittent clicking or brake behavior.
Some brake-related events overlap with broader electrical or software issues, including steering control and pilot assist malfunctions.

When 2016 Volvo XC90 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 28, 2015, latest Sep 17, 2024.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Sep 2024; peak Oct 2016 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2016 Volvo XC90

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by XC90 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20101 (8%)
20112 (11%)
20120 (0%)
20131 (9%)
20141 (25%)
20150 (0%)
201619 (10%)
20178 (10%)
201811 (22%)
20196 (15%)
20204 (13%)
20217 (20%)
20221 (3%)
20235 (13%)
20244 (11%)
20254 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have?: NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2016 XC90, which is 10% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Volvo XC90?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2016 XC90.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 XC90?: The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 6,400 miles.
Did the 2016 XC90 brake issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows one crash linked to brake complaints for the 2016 XC90, with no fires and no injuries reported.
What kind of brake problems do owners describe most?: Owners most often describe the automatic braking or collision-avoidance system engaging on its own with no object present, along with occasional grinding noise and pedal feel changes.