Volvo Xc90 2010

Model Xc90 made in 2010 by Volvo got 3 recalls as well as 35 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.2 and 4.4.

Model 2010

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
3.2 6Semiautomatic, 6 gearsF15/22/1818.7/29.7/22.44G1585Special Purpose Vehicle, SUV 2WD16/06/2009
4.4 8Semiautomatic, 6 gearsA13/19/1516.1/26.2/19.4791G1901Special Purpose Vehicle, SUV 4WD09/06/2009
3.2 6Semiautomatic, 6 gearsA15/21/1718.7873/29.7431/22.5202G1676Special Purpose Vehicle, SUV 4WD16/06/2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
10V566000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. V (Vehicle)416MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.11/08/201011/16/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Consequence SummaryAn overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Corrective SummaryVolvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. the unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2010. owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
NotesVolvo safety recall no. r231.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
10V147000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 10/26/2009 to 12/21/2009V (Vehicle)249404/23/2010MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.04/16/201004/15/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain model year 2010 xc90 vehicles. a leak may develop in the fuel line between the line and a connector.
Consequence SummaryFuel odor may be detected. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a fire at the right front wheel.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the date code printed on the fuel line and replace the fuel pressure line if it falls within the recalled range free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
NotesVolvo recall no. r224.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STEERING
11V286000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 01/29/2010 to 08/16/2010V (Vehicle)35006/15/2011MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.05/18/201105/18/2011
Defect SummaryVolvo 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.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could lead to a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo's safety recall no. r242.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RTJ-2176210/30/200910032912Volvo: differential electronic module (dem) software for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TJ-1490211/19/201010037485Ready05/24/2011
TJ-1490211/19/201010037485Volvo: software being downloaded is interrupted and the cem fails. there is a cem recovery method. *rm05/24/2011
RTJ-2176210/30/200910032912Volvo: differential electronic module (dem) software for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
RTJ-2075606/11/2012TJ-20756-210032914Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe updated on 4/10/2012. *kb updated 6/13/12. *pe06/11/2010
RTJ-2075610/30/200910032914Volvo: differential electronic module (dem), software. this technical journal applies to all awd model vehicles, starting from 2003. *pe06/11/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
US2249501/06/201110037900Volvo: the procedure if there is an oil leak coming from the angle gear fill plug. *rm06/07/2011
US2249501/06/201110037900Ready06/07/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
TJ-1988308/25/201010034505Volvo: snow in fan motor. blower fan/does not work. blower fan/unusual noise. snow may enter into the fan motor area due to heavy snowstorms.11/22/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm05/25/2011
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Ready05/25/2011
RTJ-2176210/30/200910032912Volvo: differential electronic module (dem) software for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TJ-24643.1.504/10/201210044146Volvo: test message in driver information module (dim) regarding low level of oil, or yellow warning symbol. *pe05/15/2012
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Ready05/25/2011
TJ-1930211/17/201010037523Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm05/25/2011
PARKING BRAKE
TJ-1376611/01/201010037522Ready05/25/2011
TJ-1376611/01/201010037522Volvo: rear parking assistance sensors may give false detections in wet conditions. *rm05/25/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
US1676101/05/201110037893Volvo: there is a software update. *rm06/07/2011
TJ-US1676105/25/2012TJ-16761-1.1310037893Volvo: there is a software update. *rm updated 4/11/2012. *kb updated 4/13/12. *pe updated 5/15/12. *pe updated 6/4/12. *pe06/07/2011
US1676101/05/201110037893Ready06/07/2011
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
US2075601/05/201110037896Ready06/07/2011
US2075601/05/201110037896Volvo: abs light on, four-wheel drive is not working. there is a software problem. *rm06/07/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
SMB-88-001A10/13/201110041668Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available. *pe10/24/2011
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
US2411101/06/201110037898Volvo: rear seat entertainment is not working because of an electrical harness. *rm06/07/2011
US2411101/06/201110037898Ready06/07/2011
SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
RTJ-2152410/30/200910032911Volvo: tailgate bump stops, adjustments for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
TJ-593105/14/201010033816Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib09/20/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
TJ-6438-512/20/201010037649Volvo: yaw rate sensor is outside of permitted range. *rm06/01/2011
TJ-6438-512/20/201010037649Ready06/01/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER
RTJ-2122507/30/200910030932Volvo: the tightening torque specification for the front brake caliper locating pins is incorrect in vida. the correct torque vale is 60 nm (44.3ft. lbs). the torque specification will be updated in the vida 2009d release. *pe12/23/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
RTJ-2122507/30/200910030932Volvo: the tightening torque specification for the front brake caliper locating pins is incorrect in vida. the correct torque vale is 60 nm (44.3ft. lbs). the torque specification will be updated in the vida 2009d release. *pe12/23/2009
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
RTJ-2152410/30/200910032911Volvo: tailgate bump stops, adjustments for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
RTJ-2152410/30/200910032911Volvo: tailgate bump stops, adjustments for booming in 3rd row seat. a booming pulsation may be felt or heard in the 3rd row seats when the vehicle is stopped in drive, with the brake applied, and the engine at idle. *pe06/11/2010
SUSPENSION - REAR
RTJ-1749908/04/200910031926Volvo: steering wheel misaligned, pulling while driving. when diagnosing a pulling condition while driving, incorrect wheel alignment, or incorrect steering wheel position, the root cause may be too much play in the lower control arm bolt01/27/2010
WHEELS - SPACE SAVER WHEEL
TJ-774905/05/201010033815Volvo: spare wheel winch, tangled release wire. the winch for the spare wheel may get stuck due to an entangled release wire. its possible to release the spare wheel but it may get stuck when the wire is rewound. the root cause could be09/20/2010