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The short version
- The first generation XC90 wheel bearing set is two bolt-on hubs: 513208 front, 512273 rear.
- Catalogs verify 2003 to 2008; retail listings carry the same numbers to the end of the generation in 2014.
- The rear number covers both drivetrains; the front listing is qualified AWD, which nearly every XC90 is.
- A seven-seat Volvo works its bearings hard, and the fronts usually go first.
Volvo ran its first XC90 for a dozen years with barely a mechanical shrug, and the wheel ends show that stability: one front number, one rear number, generation-long.
Two hubs, no drama
The front XC90 wheel bearing is the 513208 bolt-on hub with its sensor built in. The rear is 512273, same story.
No pressing anywhere, which keeps this luxury SUV’s bearing work surprisingly ordinary.
XC90 wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 to 2014 | Front hub, bolt-on | 513208 check price |
| 2003 to 2014 | Rear hub, bolt-on, both drivetrains | 512273 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
Weight is the wear story
A loaded XC90 crests two and a quarter tonnes, and school-run duty cycles it constantly. The classic outcome is a front hub humming past 100,000 miles, growing a growl that swells in motorway curves.
The front-versus-rear listening trick is on the checking page.
The XC70 is not a match
The XC70 wagon of the same era runs its own numbers, 513194 and 512253, despite the family resemblance.
Search by this vehicle’s numbers, not by the XC prefix.
The make overview is on the Volvo page, with the sedan-side story on the S40 page.
Second generation is its own world
The 2016 onward XC90 is a new platform beyond the catalogs this site cross-checks. Match those by VIN or old part, and expect electronics-laden hubs at both ends.
Diagnosing an XC90 wheel bearing
- Weave gently at motorway speed and note which side loads the growl.
- Rock each wheel at twelve and six.
- Rule out tire choice, since aggressive winter tires drone convincingly on this truck.
- Watch the dash, since sensor-in-hub designs can trip stability lights as they wear.
- Confirm generation before ordering anything.
Dashboard behavior is covered on the ABS light page.
Common questions
Which XC90 wheel bearing do I need?
First generation: 513208 front, 512273 rear. The numbers hold across the run.
Does front wheel drive change anything?
The rear listing covers both drivetrains. Front wheel drive XC90s are rare; confirm against your VIN.
Do I need a press?
No. Both ends are bolt-on hub assemblies.
Can I use XC70 parts?
No. The wagon runs different numbers despite the shared styling language.
Why do the fronts fail first?
Weight, steering load and constant duty. It is the normal pattern on heavy seven-seaters.
What about a 2016 or newer XC90?
New platform, new parts, VIN-matched. These numbers end with the first generation.