2013 Volvo XC90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC90 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 19th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo XC90. That ranks 19th out of 23 XC90 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 130,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Volvo XC90 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 27% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | 44,726 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 18% | 24,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 18% | 51,750 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 9% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 9% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Volvo XC90 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Volvo XC90.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My vehicle's air bag light is on. My dash message is: passenger airbag off service urgent. I took it to koons volvo of owings mills, inc to be serviced. I was told that the passenger occupancy weight sensor has stopped working and need to be replaced. The service technician could not tell me why it…
I am the second owner of this car the other owner was in the family and the airbags have never been deployed. A couple months ago the srs airbag service urgent light came on and we took it to the dealership to have it looked at. They said that the airbags needed to be replaced. Being that this is…
I was driving down an old highway at 45mph. The driver's door opened while in motion while the door was closed and locked. The door did not fly open, i think locking mechanism helped keep the door from swinging out. There was an immediate rush of air coming through my door and the warning light…
Having bought a 2013 volvo xc90 with 36k miles on it, i was driving on a highway 2 weeks later when i saw smoke coming out of the engine. The engine stalled and shut down. I quickly pulled over the car and was able to get out as the smoke was increasing. Within 4-5 minutes, the car was on fire. It…
The xc90 i just bought from a dealer as is two days ago has some leaking of fuel. I suspect something is wrong with the fuel pump. The previous owner did not bring the car to volvo dealer to replace the fuel pump under the extended warranty. Now i have to pay thousand dollars to repair it.
Other Volvo XC90 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC90 | 29 | 2 |
| 2024 XC90 | 36 | 3 |
| 2023 XC90 | 41 | 6 |
| 2022 XC90 | 29 | 4 |
| 2021 XC90 | 39 | 6 |
| 2020 XC90 | 33 | 7 |
| 2019 XC90 | 42 | 6 |
| 2018 XC90 | 51 | 3 |
| 2017 XC90 | 80 | 7 |
| 2016 XC90 | 197 | 8 |
| 2015 XC90 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 XC90 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 XC90 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 XC90 | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 XC90 | 12 | 3 |
| 2009 XC90 | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 XC90 | 29 | 3 |
| 2007 XC90 | 38 | 2 |
| 2006 XC90 | 53 | 3 |
| 2005 XC90 | 223 | 6 |
| 2004 XC90 | 462 | 6 |
| 2003 XC90 | 93 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volvo XC90?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Volvo XC90?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Volvo XC90 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC90 model years, the 2013 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.