2021 Volvo XC90 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%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 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Volvo XC90, 5% 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249393Mar 14, 2023OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement
- 10227880Nov 22, 2022Climate system heating performance.
- 10202442Jul 21, 2021Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing.
- 10190814Mar 31, 2021This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the…
- 10190556Mar 4, 2021This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the…
- 10188888Feb 27, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
- 10188885Feb 25, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
- 10188707Feb 9, 2021This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the…
- 10188434Jan 26, 2021This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the…
- 10182498Oct 27, 2020VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Sunroof shade hanging down REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 30621 Technical…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 12% |
| 2018 | 5 | 10% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 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 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSteering
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 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