2017 Volvo XC90 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Volvo XC90, 5% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 collision avoidance system was engaged, I was driving during a rain storm at night at 45 MPH, and the collision avoidance alarm went off without anything in front of my car, then the brakes slammed on by themselves and the car behind me had to swerve onto the shoulder to avoid hitting me in the rear”
NHTSA complaint #11196537, filed 2019-04, 17,000 miles“2017 Volvo XC90 manufacturing defect where panoramic sunroof drainage network fails under normal rain, pooling water directly in the floorboard channels over safety module networks and wire harnesses.Water infiltration caused a catastrophic short-circuit of the floorboard-mounted amplifier while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766225, filed 2026-09“The contact owns a 2017 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, a vehicle approximately 50 yards in front of him stopped and caused the Forward Collision Avoidance feature to be activated. The vehicle came to a complete stop with an audible beeping sound and a warning illustration displayed on the instrument panel. The contact contended that he was a safe distance away from the vehicle and that the Forward Collision Avoidance feature should not have activated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11504497, filed 2023-01, 29,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11021937Jul 31, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Please inform the car user of Intellisafe functionality and limitations in case of alleged issues with…
- 11020536May 20, 2025this a Technical Journal: ASDM = Active Safety Domain Master To prevent unnecessary replacements of ASDM and as a troubleshooting aid for the Intellisafe system, please…
- 11016886Mar 11, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Please inform the car user of Intellisafe functionality and limitations in case of alleged issues with…
- 11009511Sep 21, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Inform the customer of the functions and limitations
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 17% |
| 2024 | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 | 6 | 15% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2017 Volvo XC90
25 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Volvo XC90
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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