2020 Volvo XC90 Service and Repair Manual

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2020 Volvo XC90 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • T5 R-Design Sport Utility 4-Door
  • T6 R-Design Sport Utility 4-Door
  • T8 Momentum Sport Utility 4-Door
  • T6 Momentum Sport Utility 4-Door
  • T6 Inscription Sport Utility 4-Door
  • T8 R-Design Sport Utility 4-Door
  • T8 Inscription Sport Utility 4-Door
  • T5 Momentum Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1969CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1969CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbo/Supercharged
  • 2.0L 1969CC l4 PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV) DOHC Turbo/Supercharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2020 Volvo XC90 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #21V27300021/04/2021Component: 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

Consequence

The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's mov

Remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free o

NHTSA #21V71600015/09/2021Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.

Consequence

Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Anti

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Oct

NHTSA #20V14400012/03/2020Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, th

Consequence

If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, f

NHTSA #23V82700007/12/2023Component: 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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free

NHTSA #23V00100005/01/2023Component: STEERING

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can caus

Consequence

A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to

TSB #11032678

This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.

TSB #11032671

This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. Curren

TSB #11031109

This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp

TSB #11031105

This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If customer experiences an incorrect ambient temperature reading in DIM (Driver Information Module) or reduced A/C performance, follow the advice under Service. Please refer to the wiring diagram in

TSB #11031095

This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the rattling noise comes from the roller blind, similar to the noi

TSB #11028386

This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 jpg and 1 mp4 file -- If there is a strange chafing or creaking noise when turning the steering wheel, follow the advice under Service.

TSB #11028385

This is a TJ If detected during Pre-delivery inspection or if customer complaints of chipped/cracked/distorted screen/glass within 6 months in service we request more information, follow advise under "Service".

TSB #11027189

This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp

Showing the 8 most recent of 244 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20220510Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALCrash reported

The contact owns a 2020 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration while the brake pedal was depressed, cau

20200428Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

ON FEBRUARY 5, 2020 I WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR FENDER BENDER WHICH RESULTED WHEN I DROVE OFF ALIGHT AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME DID NOT TAKE OFF AND I HIT IT IN THE REAR AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED. TH

20260430Component: ENGINEFire reported

I was driving when a turtle popped up on my dashboard I pulled over to Google what that meant and popped the hood cause I seen a little smoke within 3 sec the car busted in flames I ran back and grab

20260430Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERFire reported

I was driving when a turtle popped up on my dashboard I pulled over to Google what that meant and popped the hood cause I seen a little smoke within 3 sec the car busted in flames I ran back and grab

20210908Component: ENGINEFire reported

I was driving the speed limit on the highway in my Volvo 2020 XC90 which was less than one year old. The vehicle lost acceleration power and then an engine performance light came on, then a check engi

Showing the 5 most serious of 42 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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