Volvo XC90 complaints by model year
1,526 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 2019 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 2018 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 79 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
| 2016 | 197 | 5 | 10 | 8 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 38 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2006 | 53 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 | 223 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 2004 | 462 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| 2003 | 93 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 56 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 7 |
| Engine | 86 | 24 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 23 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Volvo XC90 recalls (35)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one XC90 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V908000 | Dec 23, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 90.9% |
| 25V282000 | May 8, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 95.1% |
| 25V179000 | Mar 24, 2025 | High-Voltage Battery May Short Circuit | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 85.5% |
| 23V827000 | Dec 7, 2023 | Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Not Tightened Properly | 2015–2024 | 78.3% |
| 23V188000 | Mar 22, 2023 | False Warning Message for Emergency Call System | 2023 | 99% |
| 23V012000 | Jan 19, 2023 | BCM2 Diagnostic Error May Cause A Loss of ABS, ESC | 2023 | 99.9% |
| 23V001000 | Jan 5, 2023 | Steering Wheel May Lock Up | 2019–2022 | 96% |
| 22V793000 | Oct 20, 2022 | Loss of Drive Power | 2022, 2023 | 99.6% |
| 21V716000 | Sep 15, 2021 | Rotor and Shaft May Separate Causing a Loss of ABS | 2020, 2021 | 100% |
| 21V682000 | Sep 1, 2021 | Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 | 2021 | 98.3% |
| 21V414000 | Jun 2, 2021 | Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuse Can Fail | 2019, 2020 | 98.5% |
| 21V273000 | Apr 21, 2021 | Front Seat Movement May Trap Rear Passenger | 2016–2020 | 92% |
| 21V001000 | Jan 7, 2021 | SRS Control Unit Can Detach | 2021 | 98.8% |
| 20V144000 | Mar 12, 2020 | Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage | 2019, 2020 | 99.5% |
| 19V308000 | Apr 17, 2019 | Fire Risk from Leaking Coolant Hose | 2016 | 91.3% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Volvo XC90 FAQ
How many recalls has the Volvo XC90 had?
NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns that cover at least one Volvo XC90 model year from 2003 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Volvo XC90 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2016 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (197) and the 2012 the fewest (3). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Volvo XC90 problems?
Across the 2016–2025 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, engine, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Volvo XC90 get?
EPA rates the 2025 Volvo XC90 at 23 to 27 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.