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2014 Volvo XC90 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2014 Volvo XC90 has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 4owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 27%fail the UK MOT
4 complaints, against an average of 44 for the other 13 Volvo XC90 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2014 Volvo XC90?
The components named most often in the 4 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2014 Volvo XC90 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2014 Volvo XC90 as of November 2, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2014 Volvo XC90 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSAThe anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured.The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision.
Risk: The anchorage bolts for the second-row seat belts and seat belt buckles may not have been correctly secured. In a worst-case scenario this may not provide sufficient protection in the event of a collision
Fix: Inspect and re-install.
UK DVSAThe engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform
Risk: The engines plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform
Fix: Update vehicles with improved soot reducing software cleaning of TMAP and EMAP. Fit additional hoses where necessary.
UK DVSAAn engine cooling system hose may break
Risk: An engine cooling system hose may break and could cause a coolant leak.
Fix: Replace the hose on affected vehicles.
EU Safety GateA defective ventilation hose may cause leakage of coolant liquid.This can increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
How often does the 2014 Volvo XC90 fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2014, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2014 Volvo XC90 owners report?
3 of the 4 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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The automobile is still at Jim Ellis Volvo Mall of Georgia not being repaired because Volvo USA has declined to assist. The problem with the steering has been vocally delivered to me by service department as the Universal Joint in the steering column has failed. This is a large expense which I should not have to be responsible for with at car this early in it's life, 85K.
PURCHASED 2014 XC 90, 5,200 MILES ON IT MARCH 2018. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUE REPORTED BY ME 5/2018 .IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL,DRIVE,REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT,IT VIBRATES. NOW FEELING MORE VIBRATIONS FROM ENGINE/STEERING WHEEL WHEN ACCELERATING. VOLVO USA/SWEDEN TECHS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED. IT IS NOW DEC. 2018. MOTOR/TRANSMISSION MOUNTS,STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATOR,POWER STEERING PUMP/PULLEY REPLACED,ENGINE TORQUE MOUNTS ADJUSTED.BEING TOLD THIS IS "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THIS ENGINE.BETWEEN 2008 TO 2014 THE 2.3L ENGINE, WHICH WAS…
2014 Volvo XC90: questions owners ask
Is the 2014 Volvo XC90 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volvo XC90; the most common categories were air bags (1, 25%), engine (1, 25%), power train (1, 25%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volvo XC90?
Across 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are air bags (25% of complaints), engine (25% of complaints), power train (25% of complaints), service brakes (25% of complaints), steering (25% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2014 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2014 Volvo XC90. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own XC90
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2014 only. How these reports are made.