2021 Volvo XC90PHEV Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Volvo XC90PHEV, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Volvo XC90PHEV
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes and software (service brakes)
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA)…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Volvo XC90PHEV have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Volvo XC90 (XC90 AWD, XC90 AWD PHEV, XC90 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–26 / 28–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volvo XC90PHEV model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC90PHEV model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo XC90PHEV | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Volvo XC90PHEV | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo XC90PHEV | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Volvo XC90PHEV | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Volvo XC90PHEV | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Volvo XC90PHEV | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Volvo XC90PHEV | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2021 Volvo XC90PHEV
How do I know if my 2021 Volvo XC90PHEV 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 2021 Volvo XC90PHEV; 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 25V392000).
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
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
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.