2016 Volvo XC90 electrical system problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Volvo XC90 — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“SRS warning light and was told that is is due to a faulty misassembled wiring in the seat harness. Possibility of the airbags not deploying correctly in case of a crash. The dealer has confirmed that it is the seat harness that needs to be replaced. Due to the Month/Year of the vehicle it does not…”
filed Aug 26, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that water had been leaking into the vehicle on rainy days. The contact stated that the water intrusion was causing several warning lights to illuminate and unknown vehicle safety equipment failures. The contact stated that the front and rear…”
filed Apr 11, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger…Campaign 21V273000 · Apr 21, 2021
Electrical System problems in other XC90 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC90 | 6 | 22% |
| 2024 XC90 | 15 | 45% |
| 2023 XC90 | 9 | 23% |
| 2022 XC90 | 13 | 45% |
| 2021 XC90 | 8 | 25% |
| 2020 XC90 | 8 | 28% |
| 2019 XC90 | 11 | 29% |
| 2018 XC90 | 12 | 26% |
| 2017 XC90 | 16 | 22% |
| 2008 XC90 | 8 | 28% |
| 2007 XC90 | 14 | 37% |
| 2006 XC90 | 16 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Volvo XC90
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.