2016 Volvo XC90 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 197 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Volvo XC90 overview page.
What owners report
“SRS Airbag Service Urgent Drive to workshop light has come on twice. I was told by dealership it is a faulty wire harness where the…”NHTSA complaint 11469160 — filed 06/14/2022
“The attached file outlines details - 1.After a recent car wash at a Shell Service Stationâ¦..April 5,2021, upon starting the vehicle â the computerized dashboard…”NHTSA complaint 11417805 — filed 05/19/2021
“WHEN DRIVING MY VOLVO AFTER IT HAS RAINED AND I BEGIN TO BREAK, WHILE ON A ROAD WITH A MINIMAL DECLINE, RAIN WATER POURS INTO…”NHTSA complaint 11413653 — filed 04/24/2021
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Volvo XC90: 55 of 197 complaints on file (27.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have in total?
197 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
