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2021 Volvo XC90 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 40 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Volvo XC90, 3% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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 retrieving items from the trunk, the contact became aware that there was water leaking into the cargo area. The contact stated that the holders were full of water. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the sunroof drain hose needed to be replaced and sealed, and the flooring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a claim. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11724553, filed 2026-03, 40,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202413%
202325%
202113%
202039%
2019410%
201848%
201779%
20162312%
2013218%
201115%
2010217%
2009114%
200813%
200713%
200636%
200542%
2004143%
200366%

Other parts of the 2021 Volvo XC90

Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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