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2006 Volvo XC90 recalls

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

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

For the 2006 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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2006 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

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the 2006 Volvo XC90 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system15
  2. Engine6
  3. Tires › Tread/belt5
  4. Unknown or other5
  5. Exterior lighting4

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Other 2006 Volvo models

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Questions

Does the 2006 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, steering, visibility. 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 2006 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 2006 Volvo XC90?
53 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.