Model year guide

2016 Volvo xc90

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Volvo xc90 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.

2016 Volvo xc90 — representative photo
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2016 Volvo xc90 at a glance

Safety recalls8
Combined24 mpg
Typical price$28,096

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2016 Volvo xc90 recalls 8

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings NHTSA Campaign #19V308000 · 17/04/2019

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2016 XC90 vehicles. Exposure to heat and humidity may cause the engine coolant bleeder hose to crack, resulting in a coolant leak.

Fix: Volvo Cars will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine side coolant bleeder hose, free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29936.

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #21V273000 · 21/04/2021

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.

Fix: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner NHTSA Campaign #16V690000 · 26/09/2016

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R…

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #16V798000 · 02/11/2016

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requi…

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #16V268000 · 04/05/2016

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to April 23, 2016. The sunroofs on the affected vehicles have a switch on the overhead console that may not be adequately recessed to prevent the switch from being unintentionally pressed. When pressed, the sunroof may fully close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Moto…

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software upgrade that disables the auto-close function, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://Volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R89…

Air Bags:side/window NHTSA Campaign #15V497000 · 06/08/2015

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to July 10, 2015. The third row seating side curtain air bags may not fully inflate.

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will modify the D-pillar interior panels to allow full inflation of the third row airbags, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-800-458-1552.

Air Bags:side/window NHTSA Campaign #15V342000 · 03/06/2015

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo XC90 vehicles manufactured January 27, 2015, to May 19, 2015. The affected vehicles have front seats whose wiring harness for the Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) may have been routed incorrectly.

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the SIPS wiring, correcting the routing and installing a protective sleeve as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recal…

Seat Belts:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #23V827000 · 07/12/2023

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 Volvo xc90 MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,238

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 Volvo xc90 worth?

Low
$23,399
Typical price
$28,096
High
$30,995

From 13 comparable 2016 Volvo xc90 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Volvo xc90 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,190
Depreciation (5 yrs)$12,200
Total$28,390
Per mile$0.38

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($28,096) with the same model 5 model-years older ($15,880), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Volvo xc90 trims & engines on record

Trims
SV42 Momentum · SV34 Premier Plus/SV43 Inscription · SVR5 R-Design · SV52 Momentum
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 316 hp · 2.0L 4-cyl 240 hp

2016 Volvo xc90 vehicles on record

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2016 Volvo xc90 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Volvo xc90 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2016 Volvo xc90. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Volvo xc90 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Volvo xc90 at about 24 mpg combined (22 city / 26 highway).

How much is a 2016 Volvo xc90 worth?

Comparable 2016 Volvo xc90 listings run roughly $23,399–$30,995, typically around $28,096 (from 13 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.