How many structure and body complaints does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have?

NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Volvo XC90, which is 17% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Volvo XC90 structure and body problems?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 XC90.

Did the structure and body issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 XC90, with no fires and no injuries reported.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 XC90 is 12,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

What kinds of structure and body problems do owners report on the 2016 XC90?

Owners report tailgates opening unexpectedly, rear doors failing to latch, broken door handles, sliding second-row seats, and sunroof water leaks.

2016 Volvo XC90 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Volvo XC90, 17% of all 197 complaints that year. Two crashes and no fires or injuries were reported, with a median failure mileage of 12,000. No related recall is listed for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 33; 17% of 197
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 12,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Rear liftgate or tailgate opens unexpectedly on its own, sometimes repeatedly during storms or while loading cargo.
Rear doors fail to latch or unlatch while driving, including one case where a door opened with a child seated nearby.
Door handles break internally, leaving occupants unable to open doors from inside or outside.
Second-row seats slide forward unexpectedly, in one case pinning a passenger's legs.
Sunroof drainage issues let water leak into the cabin during rain or snow, sometimes attributed to clogged or corroded drainage tubes.
Cold weather causes water in door seals to freeze, preventing rear doors from closing or latching.

When 2016 Volvo XC90 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 26, 2016, latest Aug 12, 2025.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2023 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Volvo XC90

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by XC90 model year

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

20102 (17%)
20112 (11%)
20120 (0%)
20132 (18%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
201633 (17%)
201712 (15%)
20186 (12%)
20194 (10%)
20205 (16%)
20212 (6%)
20222 (7%)
20235 (13%)
20242 (6%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many structure and body complaints does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have?: NHTSA lists 33 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Volvo XC90, which is 17% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Volvo XC90 structure and body problems?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 XC90.
Did the structure and body issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 XC90, with no fires and no injuries reported.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 XC90 is 12,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
What kinds of structure and body problems do owners report on the 2016 XC90?: Owners report tailgates opening unexpectedly, rear doors failing to latch, broken door handles, sliding second-row seats, and sunroof water leaks.