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2008 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 2008 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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2008 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 6, 2008NHTSA 08V206000102 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary
Volvo is recalling 102 my 2008 XC90 and S80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect bolts to the engine mount.
Consequence
The aluminum bracket for the engine mount could break due to lack of adequate clamping force. This could cause the engine to come in contact with the sub-frame, ultimately resulting in a reduced engine torque or stalling of the engine without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine mount bolts for specific markings. If any of the bolts contain the incorrect markings, the bracket and bolts will be replaced. All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair these vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 12, 2007NHTSA 07V56300037,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system

Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, under certain conditions, the climate control module (ccm) may receive a 'shut-down signal' from the engine control module (ECM) after ignition key insertion. If this condition occurs, the climate control functions will not be available (including the defroster) during that driving cycle.
Consequence
Inoperative defrosters under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility which has the potential to result in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Remedy
The ECM software will be upgraded. The recall began on January 28, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 2008 Volvo XC90 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system8
  2. Engine6
  3. Seat belts4
  4. Electronic stability control (ESC)3
  5. Fuel/propulsion system3

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Questions

Does the 2008 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, engine and engine cooling, 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 2008 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 2008 Volvo XC90?
29 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.