NHTSA Recall 21V273000: Software (electrical system)
Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 162 vehicles. It affects 2016–2020 Volvo XC90.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V273000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10093 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | April 21, 2021 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
Safety risk
The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.
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 21V273000
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.