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2007 Volvo XC90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 XC90.

Body SUV

The 2007 Volvo XC90 is a mid-size SUV from the 2003–2015 XC90 run, with routine engine service calling for 6.1 quarts of 5W-30 or 10W-30 API oil. Owner-reported data shows 38 total complaints for this year, with the Power Train area drawing the most attention, alongside two recalls. Compared with the model-line history, the 2007 model sits well below the 2004 high of 462 complaints and above the 2012 low of 3, marking it as a comparatively moderate year for reported problems rather than a standout trouble spot.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1275810. 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.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified
Tire size255-50R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1275810 alt 30750013
Engine air filter30636551 alt 30680293
Fuel filter32242189
Battery30772211 alt 30772221
Front wiper blades32341320
Thermostat30720083 alt 30650891
Cabin air filter30630754 alt 30630752

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase112.6 in
Curb weight4376 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

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.

7.2–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2007 V8 Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007V8 Sport 4.4L V87.20 sec15.50 sec311 hpAWD
20073.2 3.2L I-69.10 sec17.00 sec235 hpAWD
2006V8 4.4L V87.00 sec15.40 sec311 hpAWD
2005V8 4.4L V87.10 sec15.50 sec311 hpAWD
2003T6 2.9L Twin-Turbo I-68.50 sec16.50 sec268 hpAWD
2003T6 2.9L Twin-Turbo I-68.80 sec16.30 sec268 hpAWD
20143.2 3.2L Turbo I-69.00 sec16.90 sec240 hpAWD
2016T8 Inscription PHEV 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh5.30 sec14.00 sec400 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.1 qt of 5W-30 / 10W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.0-7.5
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.1 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.1 qt
Power Steering FluidSYNTHETIC

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts26 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Main Bearings59 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)675 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityFront A/C, 2.00; front and rear A/C, 2.90. lbs
Oil TypeVolvo part No. 1161 627-3
Oil Capacity6.08 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number49
Optional BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief22 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum68 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum70 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance12 ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH 12.40 inch DISC / WITH 13.20 inch DISC
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Brake ApplicationWITH 12.40 inch DISC / WITH 13.20 inch DISC
Rotor Runout Limit0.0016 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.016 in / 1.094 in / 0.736 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.984 in / 1.062 in / 0.708 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages
160
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
19 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs., Step 3: 909 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6033 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5033 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi.

Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Final Drive (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 37,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 60,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDriveshaft (inspect)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miFuel Filter (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 federal record shows complaints spiking in 2004 at 462 before falling sharply to 223 in 2005, 53 in 2006, and reaching a low of 38 in 2007, placing the target year within a clear downward trend. Recalls followed a similar pattern, peaking at six in 2004‑2005, dropping to three in 2006, and further to just two in 2007, with the numbers remaining low in the subsequent years (2008‑2010). Compared to both the preceding years (2005‑2006) and the following years (2008‑2010), 2007 sits in the midst of declining complaint and recall frequencies across the generation. The most frequently cited complaint areas for 2007 are Power Train and Electrical System (each four reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (three), and Engine (two), while the data records zero crash complaints and five fire complaints, without specifying any root cause for these issues. Given its comparatively low complaint and recall counts relative to the surrounding model years, the 2007 Volvo XC90 represents a relatively reliable choice for a used‑vehicle purchase.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
220
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
38
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 38 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train4
Electrical System4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Engine2
Wheels2
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting2
Suspension2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

10V566000Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)Reported 08/11/2010

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT. Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL…

07V563000Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac SystemReported 12/12/2007

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MAY RECEIVE A 'SHUT-DOWN SIGNAL' FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AFTER IGNITION KEY INSERTION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS… Remedy: THE ECM SOFTWARE WILL BE UPGRADED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 220 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
192452025-12-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
S103032025-02-21Unknown Or OtherVolvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 XC90 take?

6.1 qt of BELOW 86 degrees F: 5W-30 API, -4 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 XC90 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.