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2003 Volvo XC90 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Volvo XC90. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2003 Volvo XC90 recalls, newest first

November 8, 2010NHTSA 10V566000416 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)

Summary
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Consequence
An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy
Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 18, 2009NHTSA 09V483000158,733 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 S80, model year 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 and model year 2003-2005 XC90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the U.S. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
Consequence
If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on January 15, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 5, 2006NHTSA 06V155000126,743 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles,the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint.
Consequence
The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 28, 2006NHTSA 06V144000122,431 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Summary
On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and without lifting the wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior to moving, the wiper arm might slip on its driveshaft, resulting in an inability to move the wipers from the park position.
Consequence
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. The recall began on September 5, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 10, 2003NHTSA 03V39100018,692 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Rear/other

Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, the seat belt attachment(s) for the second and third row seat(s) may not have been fitted properly.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the second and/or third row seat belt attachments. Owner notification began on December 8, 2003. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 93 complaints about the 2003 Volvo XC90 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
6
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Power train › Automatic transmission39
  2. Electrical system13
  3. Power train7
  4. Fuel system6
  5. Service brakes5

Other Volvo XC90 years

Other 2003 Volvo models

Most recalled 2003 vehicles

  1. 2003 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
  2. 2003 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
  3. 2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
  4. 2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
  5. 2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)
All of 2003’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2003 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, fuel system, gasoline, steering, visibility, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Volvo XC90 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Volvo XC90?
93 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.