2021 Volvo XC90 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Volvo XC90, 5% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles.
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 2021 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera display appeared very blurry and distorted causing a visibility hazard to the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but, no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200.”
NHTSA complaint #11385260, filed 2020-12, 200 miles“The vehicle’s Start/Stop system began displaying warning messages and malfunctioning prior to the expiration of the factory warranty. The issue first appeared before 50,000 miles and reappeared at 49,997 miles, when a warning was displayed on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. A diagnostic review confirmed the need to replace the Start/Stop auxiliary battery and repair the Park Assist system. A diagnostic fee was charged, and both system failures were documented. …”
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Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 24% |
| 2024 | 6 | 16% |
| 2023 | 13 | 32% |
| 2022 | 3 | 10% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2021 Volvo XC90
13 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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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