VolvoXC902017Overview/volvo/xc90/2017/base/

2017 Volvo XC90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 XC90.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 Volvo XC90 is a midsize SUV powered by a turbocharged engine that holds 6.2 quarts of oil (0W-30 or 5W-30 viscosity per API standards) and pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined; this model year represented a significant refresh of Volvo's flagship utility vehicle built on the company's scalable SPA architecture. In terms of reliability, the 2017 XC90 recorded 74 owner complaints with Engine issues comprising the most frequent concern, alongside seven safety-related recalls issued by the manufacturer—figures that position this model year within a broader historical context spanning from 2003 to 2015, during which complaint volumes peaked at 462 in 2004 and reached a low of just 3 in 2012. The 2017 model's complaint tally falls between these extremes, suggesting moderate but not exceptional reliability relative to the XC90's longer-term service record.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/25/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 32140029. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP235/60R18, P235/55R19, P275/45R20, P275/40R21, P275/35R22OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter31370089
Fuel filter32242191
Battery31419211 alt 31419120
Front wiper blades32341610
Thermostat31368063 alt 31686560
Cabin air filter31407748 alt 31407747

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.9 in
Overall width79.1 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase117.3 in
Curb weight4475 lb
Track (front / rear)65.7 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 25 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XC90 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2017 T8 Inscription PHEV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017T8 Inscription PHEV 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh5.00 sec13.90 sec400 hpAWD
2016T8 Inscription PHEV 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh5.30 sec14.00 sec400 hpAWD
2016T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.00 sec14.60 sec316 hpAWD
2016T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.40 sec15.00 sec316 hpAWD
2016T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.50 sec14.90 sec316 hpAWD
2016T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.60 sec15.00 sec316 hpAWD
2016T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.70 sec15.10 sec316 hpAWD
20143.2 3.2L Turbo I-69.00 sec16.90 sec240 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.2 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidVolvo part number 31256774
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantVolvo brand coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity8.7
Engine Oil0W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.2 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)12.5 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)16.2 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.1 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)17.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts60.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance350 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolvo
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148; Rear: 81
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0.0 ft. lbs., 90
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0.0 ft. lbs., 90
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Screw to crankshaft15 ft. lbs
2+ 90 degrees90 degrees
381.0 ft. lbs. Center bolt81 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
2120 degrees120 degrees
3120 degrees120 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

129.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
2120 degrees120 degrees
3120
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
250.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Inner bolts15 ft. lbs
2Inner bolts30 ft. lbs
3Outer bolts18 ft. lbs
490.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 3,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 6,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The provided federal record runs only through 2015, so the 2017 XC90 has no year-by-year complaints, recalls, investigations, or TSBs in the supplied data and cannot be directly compared to adjacent model years. Across the recorded 2003–2015 span, complaints and recalls trended sharply downward after a 2004 peak of 462 complaints and 6 recalls, reaching zero complaints and one recall by 2015. For 2017 specifically, the available target-year data lists Engine (13) and Unknown or Other (12) as the top complaint areas, with Electrical System and Latches/Locks/Linkages at three each, plus three crash-related and seven fire-related complaints; the data does not specify root causes. The absence of a 2017 federal-record entry means the total volume of complaints and recalls for that model year is unknown from this source. Given the missing year-by-year data and the notable engine and fire-complaint counts, 2017 is a cautious buy at best unless a clean service history and any open recalls can be verified.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
698
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
74
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 7 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 74 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine13
Unknown Or Other12
Electrical System3
Latches/Locks/Linkages3
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Visibility/Wiper2
Unknown Or Other,Engine2
Electrical System,Structure,Engine2
Seat Belts2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 698 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
33031.6.02026-05-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not…
34521.11.12026-05-07Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test…
36496.10.02026-05-07Power TrainThis is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the…
35503.4.02026-05-06StructureThis is a Technical Journal: Panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific XC90. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 XC90 take?

6.2 qt of Below 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 API, -22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API meeting ACEA A5/B5, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 XC90 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XC90 get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined mpg.