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2011 Volvo XC90 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2011 Volvo XC90, and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
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complaints citing a crash / fire
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MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2011 Volvo XC90

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Steering

    NHTSA 11V286000 Reported 350 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

    Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 xc90 vehicles manufactured from january 29, 2010, through august 16, 2010. The power steering fluid may leak from the oil pipe connection at the steering gear valve housing.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pipes on the power steering rack free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2011 Volvo XC90 have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,161 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The catillatic converter exploded as we started the vehicle .was a very loud explosion..no fire but lots of smoke.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 5, 2026 · Engine

“The contact owns a 2011 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure a”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 24, 2022 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2011 Volvo XC90 (XC90 AWD, XC90 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–18 mpg
City / Highway14–16 / 21–22
FuelRegular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.2/4.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Compare Volvo XC90 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC90 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 Volvo XC90593
2004 Volvo XC906462
2005 Volvo XC906223
2006 Volvo XC90353
2007 Volvo XC90238
2008 Volvo XC90329
2009 Volvo XC9017
2010 Volvo XC90312
2011 Volvo XC90119
2012 Volvo XC9003
2013 Volvo XC90011
2014 Volvo XC9004
2015 Volvo XC9010
2016 Volvo XC908197
2017 Volvo XC90780
2018 Volvo XC90351
2019 Volvo XC90642
2020 Volvo XC90732
2021 Volvo XC90638
2022 Volvo XC90429
2023 Volvo XC90640
2024 Volvo XC90336
2025 Volvo XC90229

Checking a specific 2011 Volvo XC90

How do I know if my 2011 Volvo XC90 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Volvo XC90; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V286000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.