2017 Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design
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- Photo: Volvo XC90 D5 AWD P3 FL Silver Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC90 front-1 by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC90 T5 AWD P28 Silver Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLVO XC90 II China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC90 D5 Facelift rear by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Volvo XC90 T8 R-Design is a 400-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged with an 8-speed geartronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $67,800 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 400 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The XC90 measures 195.0 inches long on a 117.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $67,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $68,795 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged plug-in hybrid (T8) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 400 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Geartronic automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium and Electricity |
| Tank Capacity | 18.8 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195 in |
| Width | 75.7 in |
| Height | 69.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
7 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo XC90. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 7, 2023 · SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
Consequence: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.
NHTSA campaign 23V827000
Apr 21, 2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
Consequence: The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.
NHTSA campaign 21V273000
Nov 13, 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Consequence: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
NHTSA campaign 18V800000
Jun 8, 2017 · SEAT BELTS
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90 vehicles. The Micro Gas Generator (MGG), a subcomponent part used within the right hand side seat belt retractor for the third row seats, may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed.
Consequence: Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, if the MGG detaches, it may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the third row passenger's side seatbelt retractor, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89716.
NHTSA campaign 17V370000
Feb 16, 2017 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence: If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.
NHTSA campaign 17V104000
Nov 2, 2016 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
NHTSA campaign 16V798000
Sep 26, 2016 · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.
Consequence: Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R89707.
NHTSA campaign 16V690000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo XC90H
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Volvo XC90H. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 VOLVO XC90. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.