Volvo XC90 recalled over potential fire hazard

In an ironic twist, a coolant leak and heat insulation are the source of the problem.
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

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Volvo Car Australia has issued a safety recall for its model year 2016 XC90 SUV over a fault that could potentially cause a fire.

The fault affects 571 examples of Volvo XC90 petrol variants sold between 1st June 2015 to 29th April 2019 across the country.

Volvo says the problem originates as a coolant leakage, which causes a build-up of coolant on the catalytic converter, the heat insulation of which can become flammable.

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XC90 owners should check if their vehicle is on the list of VINs located here, and if it is, book the vehicle in to have it fixed free-of-charge at any Volvo dealer, regardless of where the vehicle was purchased.

Volvo has been contacted for comment on whether any Australian-delivered cars have succumbed to the problem, and how long the fix should take.

The Volvo recall comes after yesterday’s recalls of the Mitsubishi Triton and Volkswagen Polo for unrelated reasons.

Is your XC90 affected by the recall? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Tom White

Deputy News Editor

Tom’s way into motoring journalism was anything but straightforward despite annoying his parents to no end as a child by identifying makes and models with ease, and acquiring a large collection of Matchbox models. Other interests took over in the intervening years, including tinkering with electronics and computers, and an interest in the past, which eventually culminated in a Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University Of Sydney with a major in Ancient History. During this time, Tom was exposed to all sorts of cars by working as a valet and eventually the Bell Captain at The Star casino in Sydney. He then went on another side-quest, studying law at Macquarie University before applying for a job at CarsGuide. After being hired Tom worked his way up the ranks in a variety of roles and refined his craft, now serving as CarsGuide's Deputy News Editor, with special interests in new technologies and electric vehicles, as well as emerging trends from China. Tom has been recognised by his peers as the EV Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Newspress Australia Awards. He’s personally owned a selection of wheels from a 1981 Holden Gemini to a 2009 Ford Falcon, through to his current 2011 Subaru Forester and many others in between. You can find Tom on LinkedIn and Instagram. Education Bachelor of Arts and Sciences | The University of Sydney | 2010 - 2014 Graduate Certificate of Laws | Macquarie University | 2015 - 2016 Awards 2026 Newspress Australia EV Journalist of the Year Featured Publications CarsGuide | 2016 - present
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