Volvo · model year 2021
2021 Volvo XC90
Specifications and certified data for the 2021 model year. All Volvo XC90 model years →
2021 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge T8 Plug-in Hybrid Inscription | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 385 | 76 | 83.0 | Dossier |
| Recharge T8 Plug-in Hybrid Inscription | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 385 | 57 | 104.5 | Dossier |
| Recharge T8 Plug-in Hybrid Inscription Expression | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 385 | 57 | 104.5 | Dossier |
| Recharge T8 Plug-in Hybrid Inscription Expression | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 385 | 76 | 83.0 | Dossier |
| Recharge T8 Plug-in Hybrid Inscription Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 385 | 57 | 104.5 | Dossier |
| Recharge T8 Plug-in Hybrid Inscription Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 385 | 76 | 83.0 | Dossier |
| Recharge T8 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 385 | 57 | 104.5 | Dossier |
| Recharge T8 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 385 | 76 | 83.0 | Dossier |
| Recharge T8 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 385 | 76 | 83.0 | Dossier |
| Recharge T8 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 385 | 57 | 104.5 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD Inscription 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 228 | 28.2 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD Inscription 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 210 | 30.7 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD Inscription 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 228 | 28.2 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD Inscription 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 210 | 30.7 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD Inscription Pro 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 228 | 28.2 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD Inscription Pro 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 210 | 30.7 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD Inscription Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 228 | 28.2 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD Inscription Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 210 | 30.7 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD R-Design 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 210 | 30.7 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD R-Design 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 228 | 28.2 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD R-Design 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 228 | 28.2 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD R-Design 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 210 | 30.7 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD R-Design Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 228 | 28.2 | Dossier |
| B6 AWD R-Design Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 296 | 210 | 30.7 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 197 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 218 | 29.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 221 | 29.1 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 198 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 198 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 221 | 29.1 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 197 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 218 | 29.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 198 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 221 | 29.1 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 221 | 29.1 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 198 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 218 | 29.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 197 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum 19" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 198 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum 19" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 221 | 29.1 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 198 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 221 | 29.1 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 218 | 29.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 197 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 221 | 29.1 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 198 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 221 | 29.1 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 198 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 197 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 218 | 29.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 221 | 29.1 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 247 | 198 | 32.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 202 | 36.6 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 180 | 40.9 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 178 | 43.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 199 | 37.8 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 199 | 37.8 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 178 | 43.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 180 | 40.9 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 202 | 36.6 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 199 | 37.8 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro 21" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 178 | 43.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 178 | 43.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Inscription Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 199 | 37.8 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 180 | 40.9 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 202 | 36.6 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum 19" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 178 | 43.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum 19" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 199 | 37.8 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 178 | 43.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD Momentum 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 199 | 37.8 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 202 | 36.6 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 180 | 40.9 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 199 | 37.8 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design 20" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 178 | 43.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 178 | 43.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 199 | 37.8 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 202 | 36.6 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design Pro | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 180 | 40.9 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 178 | 43.4 | Dossier |
| B5 AWD R-Design Pro 22" Alloy | 1,969 cc | Hybrid | Other | 232 | 199 | 37.8 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2021 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 361 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 394 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 380 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium and Electricity | 27 | 197 | 18 | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volvo XC90 T5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Volvo XC90 T5 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Volvo XC90 T6 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2021 Volvo XC90 T8 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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25V179000 2025-03-24 · model years 2020, 2021, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to…
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23V827000 2023-12-07 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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.
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…
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23V001000 2023-01-05 · model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
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 cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this…
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21V716000 2021-09-15 · model years 2020, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is…
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21V682000 2021-09-01 · model years 2021
SEAT BELTS
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2021
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.