How common are engine problems on the 2017 Volvo XC90?

NHTSA lists 28 engine-related complaints for the 2017 XC90 out of 79 total complaints that year, or 35% of all complaints filed.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Volvo XC90 engine fires?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine problems reported on the 2017 XC90, despite seven fire complaints and seven injuries.

At what mileage do 2017 XC90 engine problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2017 XC90 is 19,000 miles.

Did the engine fires on the 2017 XC90 cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows zero crashes among the engine-area complaints, but seven fires and seven injuries were reported.

2017 Volvo XC90 Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 28 of 79 complaints (35%) filed on the 2017 Volvo XC90, with a median failure mileage of 19,000 miles. Seven of those complaints involved engine-bay fires with seven injuries reported, and no related recall is listed for this component.

Engine complaints: 28; 35% of 79
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 19,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden engine-bay fires that started shortly after parking or while driving at low speed, sometimes preceded by a coolant-low warning.
A coolant hose reportedly broke while driving on the highway, triggering a 'stop immediately' message and rapid coolant loss.
Some owners describe a loud whine from the engine that grows with RPM, later diagnosed by a dealer as camshaft bearing wear.
Owners of the T8 hybrid variant report a 'reduced performance' error that disables the hybrid system, leaving the vehicle running on the gas engine alone.
One owner reported the remote start app showing a failure message while the engine was actually running when the garage door opened.

When 2017 Volvo XC90 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 3, 2017, latest Sep 1, 2026.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Volvo XC90

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by XC90 model year

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

20101 (8%)
20117 (37%)
20120 (0%)
20132 (18%)
20141 (25%)
20150 (0%)
201695 (48%)
201728 (35%)
20187 (14%)
201910 (24%)
202010 (31%)
20218 (23%)
20228 (28%)
20232 (5%)
20245 (14%)
20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2017 Volvo XC90?: NHTSA lists 28 engine-related complaints for the 2017 XC90 out of 79 total complaints that year, or 35% of all complaints filed.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Volvo XC90 engine fires?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine problems reported on the 2017 XC90, despite seven fire complaints and seven injuries.
At what mileage do 2017 XC90 engine problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2017 XC90 is 19,000 miles.
Did the engine fires on the 2017 XC90 cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows zero crashes among the engine-area complaints, but seven fires and seven injuries were reported.