2021 Volvo XC90 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Volvo XC90, 13% of the 40 complaints for this model year. 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.
“My vehicle was recalled for a faulty battery module. I turned the car into the dealer (Palo Alto Volvo in Palo Alto, Ca) on December 18 and the dealer has not been able to provide any ETA on repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #11725373, filed 2026-03“My 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge has experienced multiple hybrid system failures under Volvo's factory 8-year/100,000-mile hybrid warranty, with fewer than 45,000 miles on the odometer. The high-voltage battery modules have failed multiple times, directly related to recall R10312 (NHTSA 25V-179), which identifies a supplier process deviation in LG battery modules creating a risk of internal short circuit and thermal runaway — an acknowledged fire risk. Critically, my vehicle has suffered two actual battery module failures, not preemptive recall replacements. …”
NHTSA complaint #11722681, filed 2026-03“Unintentional acceleration.First, I was in line at car wash proceeding slowly ahead as directed in line. Foot on accelerator lightly moving, when car surged rapidly hitting back end of Tesla about 6-8 ft ahead (2/26/26 12:30pm) Impact strong enough to push Tesla into truck hitch damaging it front of it as well. Applied brake, but impact was too rapid. Second incident with my Volvo was a month later(3/22/26 about 10:30 am) and my husband was driving. . Made right turn on green light and started to accelerate when it revived and surged forward until applied brake. Dealer could not replicate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728623, filed 2026-04“With 2700 miles my XC90 has the Emission Control System light is on. The engine noise is considerably louder than normal (being a hybrid the SUV is pretty quiet) and it is not using the electric option.”
NHTSA complaint #11446230, filed 2022-01Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 15% |
| 2022 | 10 | 32% |
| 2021 | 5 | 13% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 12% |
| 2017 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 | 13 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 4 | 33% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 9% |
| 2005 | 33 | 15% |
| 2004 | 77 | 17% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2021 Volvo XC90
13 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 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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