2013 Volvo XC90 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
13 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Volvo XC90, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 3/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2013 sits among all XC90 years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Volvo XC90.
Technical service bulletins
223 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2013 Volvo XC90. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Volvo XC90 reliable?
The 2013 Volvo XC90 drew 13 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 3/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2013 Volvo XC90 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Volvo XC90 are airbags (3 complaints), engine (2), and other (2).
Does the 2013 Volvo XC90 have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2013 Volvo XC90. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.