2013 Volvo XC90
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2013: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 462 |
| 2005 | 223 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 197 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2025 | 28 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
3 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-19
Also filed under Structure and engine
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-21
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-18
Structure
2 of 11 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-19
Engine
2 of 11 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.
Wheels
1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2013 Volvo XC90 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2013 Volvo XC90 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volvo XC90?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Volvo XC90 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.