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2020 Volvo XC 90

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

7 current

Combined

9.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,069

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2025147 · manufacturer campaign R10312

20 March 2025

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2020–2022 · S 90 2020–2021 · V 60 2020–2022 · XC 60 2020–2022 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the battery modules could overheat and short circuit. Note: This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.

Why it matters

A short circuit in the high-voltage battery can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Volvo advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery module(s). The dealer will also install an advanced diagnostic software that will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the affected high-voltage battery module(s).

585 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2024628 · manufacturer campaign R10289

23 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2020 · S 90 2020 · V 60 2020 · XC 60 2020 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rods connecting the brake pedal to the hydraulic brake unit may not have been assembled properly. As a result, the rods could loosen, and you may experience a change in brake pedal feel. This can cause reduced braking.

Why it matters

Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw.

82 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2023649 · manufacturer campaign R10259

7 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: XC 90 2015–2024

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the second-row seat belt buckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the seat belts could loosen or detach in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the second-row seat belt buckle attachment bolts.

233 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022595 · manufacturer campaign R10191

20 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: C 40 2019–2023 · S 60 2019–2023 · S 90 2019–2023 · V 60 2019–2023 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the top-view camera to display instead of the rearview camera image when you are reversing. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 360-degree park assist camera.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners in writing and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, or for vehicles without over-the-air (OTA) update capability, Volvo will instruct you to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

31,117 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021345 · manufacturer campaign R10100

2 June 2021

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2019–2020 · S 90 2019–2020 · V 60 2019–2020 · V 90 2019–2020 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuse for the low-pressure fuel pump may be too small. As a result, the fuse could blow and the engine could stall while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will contact owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the 15 A fuse for the low-pressure fuel pump with a 20 A fuse.

8,506 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2021238 · manufacturer campaign R10093

23 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: XC 90 2016–2020

What is wrong

On certain XC90 Excellence models, the rear seat control display may not work properly if the touch screen gets wet. This could cause the front passenger seat to move to the fully rearward position, even after you stop touching it. If the touch screen stays wet, you may not be able to move the seat forward again.

Why it matters

This could result in an injury for rear seat passengers.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the software for rear seat control display.

30 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020099 · manufacturer campaign R29998

13 March 2020

Transport Canada lists: S 60 2019–2020 · S 90 2019–2020 · V 60 2019–2020 · V 90 2019–2020 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the automatic emergency braking system (AEB) may not apply the brakes automatically when it detects a possible collision. In addition, the system may not warn of a potential crash with a non-moving vehicle or object. Note: The regular brake system and all other functions in the vehicle are not affected by this problem.

Why it matters

The AEB system may not provide driver warnings and apply the brakes automatically to help avoid a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the vehicle software.

11,834 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 88% of 131 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
232 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Volvo XC 90 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2020 Volvo XC 90. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Volvo XC 90 get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Volvo XC 90 at 9.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 232 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Volvo XC 90 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,069 in fuel, producing roughly 4,574 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.