2017 Volvo XC90 engine problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Volvo XC90 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Spark plugs, fuel injectors, cylinders and cylinder walls, pistons, oxygen sensor. Our safety was put at risk because the vehicles "reduced performance" was triggered and it affected the acceleration of the vehicle. The Volvo dealership was able to reproduce the issue because of the engine…”
filed Jul 11, 2026
“To whom it may concern. Our 2017 XC90 unexpectedly, spantaneously, and catastrophically caught fire under the hood and was a total loss 5 minutes after parking it on April 19, 2026. There were no leaks or other signs of mechanical issues. The vehicle had all regular maintenance completed at the…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not…
35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 23, 2026
Engine problems in other XC90 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC90 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 XC90 | 4 | 12% |
| 2023 XC90 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 XC90 | 6 | 21% |
| 2021 XC90 | 7 | 22% |
| 2020 XC90 | 6 | 21% |
| 2019 XC90 | 9 | 24% |
| 2018 XC90 | 5 | 11% |
| 2016 XC90 | 85 | 43% |
| 2008 XC90 | 6 | 21% |
| 2007 XC90 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 XC90 | 6 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.