2020 Volvo XC90 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Volvo XC90, 3% of the 34 complaints for this model year. 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 vehicle shudders randomly when taking off from a stopped position around 18mph. The vehicle shudders randomly when slowing down to make a right turn. The vehicle shudders when driving at higher speeds. It's not a violent shudder, but those riding in the vehicle feel it as well. The safety concern is two fold in that there is a fear of losing control at an inopportune time. Secondly, the constant shuddering over time is going to result in damaging other part of the vehicle, particularly the engine, that will present a safety hazard while driving. The vehicle was purchased used(certified). …”
NHTSA complaint #11511040, filed 2023-03Related recalls
- 23V001000Jan 5, 2023Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been…Covers: Volvo XC90 2019–2022, XC60 2019–2022, V60CC 2019–2022
Related service bulletins
- 10234811Mar 23, 2023Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
- 10249383Mar 16, 2023Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
- 10213340Feb 9, 2022Steering column cover, squeaking noise
- 10188869Feb 9, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Noise when turning steering wheel. Check rubber gromet in firewall
- 10188427Jan 12, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module
- 10182732Oct 10, 2020This is a Technical Journal: Info request: Pull & drift or steering wheel misaligned, feedback needed.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 20 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2020 Volvo XC90
11 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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