NHTSA Recall 15V497000: Air bags: side/window
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,911 vehicles. It affects 2016 Volvo XC90.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V497000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | August 6, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 21, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.
Safety risk
Underinflated air bags may not fully protect third row occupants, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will modify the D-pillar interior panels to allow full inflation of the third row airbags, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V497000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.