How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Volvo XC90 have?

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 XC90, which is 24% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2017 Volvo XC90?

Yes. NHTSA recall 18V800000 covers a Vehicle Connectivity Module software issue on 2017-2019 XC90 and related Volvo models, and recall 21V273000 covers a rear seat control display issue on 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 XC90?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 XC90 is 25,000 miles.

Are the electrical problems dangerous?

NHTSA data tied to this area shows 1 crash and 2 fires reported among 2017 XC90 owners, with 2 injuries recorded overall for the year.

2017 Volvo XC90 Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Volvo XC90, making up 24% of its 79 total complaints. NHTSA links two recalls (18V800000 and 21V273000) to electrical components, and the median mileage at failure was 25,000.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 24% of 79
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 25,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Central console screen goes blank and reboots on its own, taking several minutes before instruments and controls come back online, often within the first minutes after starting the vehicle.
A 'Volvo On Call Service Required' message repeatedly pops up on the dash every few minutes, obstructing the speedometer and distracting the driver.
12-volt battery charging faults cause windshield wipers and turn signals to stop working, with dealers diagnosing battery failure.
Rear door locks stop responding from inside and outside, which owners attribute to water intrusion damaging the locking mechanism.
The Park Neutral Position switch malfunctions, sometimes preventing the engine from restarting after auto stop-start engages while driving.
Water leaking from the rearview mirror area gets into the vehicle and causes the electrical system to fail, triggering on-call and check engine warning lights.

When 2017 Volvo XC90 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 5, 2017, latest Sep 23, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Volvo XC90

NHTSA 21V273000Apr 21, 2021Electrical System162 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
Risk: The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.
NHTSA 18V800000Nov 13, 2018Electrical System17,548 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

Electrical System complaints by XC90 model year

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

20100 (0%)
20115 (26%)
20121 (33%)
20132 (18%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
201657 (29%)
201719 (24%)
201816 (32%)
201911 (27%)
20209 (28%)
202111 (31%)
202213 (45%)
20239 (23%)
202418 (50%)
20257 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Volvo XC90 have?: NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 XC90, which is 24% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2017 Volvo XC90?: Yes. NHTSA recall 18V800000 covers a Vehicle Connectivity Module software issue on 2017-2019 XC90 and related Volvo models, and recall 21V273000 covers a rear seat control display issue on 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 XC90?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 XC90 is 25,000 miles.
Are the electrical problems dangerous?: NHTSA data tied to this area shows 1 crash and 2 fires reported among 2017 XC90 owners, with 2 injuries recorded overall for the year.