XC90: - cracked headlights

Fionnualag · Jan 14th, 2020, 11:06

Hi I have a 2018 XC90, it doesn't do a lot of miles. About a month ago the small spider vein cracks appeared on both front headlights. This has now developed into full blow cracks, water has gotten in and now lights are malfunctioning.
Has anyone experienced anything like this?

cassell · Jan 14th, 2020, 11:36

Might I suggest that you post your message in the SPA (XC90/S90/V90/XC60) forum page as you are likely to get more responses from owners who may have experienced your problem.

I have a 2017 V90 with similar headlamps, LED, active high beam, shadow technology etc. and have no visible cracks or defects. Owing to the complexity and cost of these lamps on your 2018 XC90 I would be heading straight to the dealer for warranty attention as replacements will be several thousands!

StasK · Jul 5th, 2020, 03:53

I had an issue recently where I noticed fine cracks on both my headlights on my 2018 XC90. It's mostly garage parked so not exposed to strong sunlight very often. It was under warranty and both headlights were replaced. The service technician said it could possibly be car detailing products that can enhance the strength of the sunlight and possibly be the cause of this. So I am now avoiding any detailing products contacting the headlights. Worth a try.

Jan 14th, 2020, 11:06	#1
Fionnualag New Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2020 10:28 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Dundalk	cracked headlights Hi I have a 2018 XC90, it doesn't do a lot of miles. About a month ago the small spider vein cracks appeared on both front headlights. This has now developed into full blow cracks, water has gotten in and now lights are malfunctioning. Has anyone experienced anything like this?

Jan 14th, 2020, 11:36	#2
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Yesterday 19:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	Might I suggest that you post your message in the SPA (XC90/S90/V90/XC60) forum page as you are likely to get more responses from owners who may have experienced your problem. I have a 2017 V90 with similar headlamps, LED, active high beam, shadow technology etc. and have no visible cracks or defects. Owing to the complexity and cost of these lamps on your 2018 XC90 I would be heading straight to the dealer for warranty attention as replacements will be several thousands!

Jul 5th, 2020, 03:53	#3
StasK New Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2020 03:54 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Brooklyn	I had an issue recently where I noticed fine cracks on both my headlights on my 2018 XC90. It's mostly garage parked so not exposed to strong sunlight very often. It was under warranty and both headlights were replaced. The service technician said it could possibly be car detailing products that can enhance the strength of the sunlight and possibly be the cause of this. So I am now avoiding any detailing products contacting the headlights. Worth a try.

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