2016 Volvo XC90 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Volvo XC90, 1% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that after arriving at his workplace and parking the vehicle, he was alerted that the vehicle was smoking. The contact became aware that coolant was leaking from underneath the front of the vehicle and was puddling underneath the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the coolant hose had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11590302, filed 2024-05, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the oil light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V308000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that an oil change was needed. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was consuming oil and informed the contact about an oil consumption test. The contact was informed that a spark plug had exploded in the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11614985, filed 2024-09, 140,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V308000Apr 17, 2019Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2016 XC90 vehicles. Exposure to heat and humidity may cause the engine coolant bleeder hose to…Covers: Volvo XC90 2016
Related service bulletins
- 10254402May 2, 2024This is a Technical Journal: T8 P0EA773 Auxiliary Cooling System Performance. install component 32139082
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10203181Oct 19, 2021Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P05EB, Diagnostic And Repair Information - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Years 2016 And 2017)
- 10204699Sep 1, 2021Emission Warranty Update.
- 10172464Feb 1, 2020This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10169027Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 2 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 18% |
| 2004 | 24 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Volvo XC90
86 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Volvo XC90
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology