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Volvo XC90

Data refreshed June 25, 2026

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Complaints

1,488

Active records

Recalls

37

Active records

TSBs

1,517

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

54

Crashes

40

Fires

45

Top reported issues — Volvo XC90

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Operating state

383

Reporting mechanism

320

Condition issue

314

Fluid issue

218

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

182

Performance issue

167

Engine behavior

154

Electrical issue

144

Driver assistance issue

142

Access/entry issue

135

Noise

122

Safety restraint issue

120

Lighting behavior

108

Infotainment behavior

99

Braking behavior

98

Thermal issue

97

Powering on/off behavior

82

Smell

82

Vibration/harshness

69

Steering behavior

52

Starting behavior

50

HVAC behavior

40

Wiper/washer behavior

36

Safety restraint behavior

25

Electrified system issue

24

Recent change

22

Ride/handling behavior

17

Communication/network issue

5

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jun 16, 2026


My 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid experienced a catastrophic, premature component failure of the Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) propulsion system while driving. The ERAD unit suffered a total failure of internal bearings and sensors, completely disabling the electric rear wheel propulsion system and suddenly forcing the vehicle into a reduced-power limp mode on the road. This sudden loss of hybrid propulsion creates an immediate highway safety hazard, removing expected acceleration and…

2018 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jun 16, 2026


1 injured

At approximately 6:30 PM, after normal driving and parking at a local park, our family was unloading children from the vehicle. One child was standing next to the vehicle while we removed a younger child from the rear seat. The child suddenly screamed and stated that he had burned himself. We later determined that he had accidentally come into contact with the exterior exhaust outlet. As we continued walking, we noticed the injury was more severe than initially believed. We took photographs of…

2019 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jun 11, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly entered LIMP mode and decelerated before stalling. The failure had occurred on two separate occasions. On one occasion, the vehicle did not restart and was towed to the dealer. During the second occurrence, the vehicle was restarted moments later and was driven to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, where the contact was informed that diagnostic…

2020 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jun 10, 2026


This is my daughters vehicle. She was driving home from work with my [XXX] and [XXX] grandchildren in the car. The car suddenly wouldn't drive at a safe speed and was chugging along. She almost got into an accident because she couldn't go faster than about 12 mph. She as finally able to pull over in a safe location and called AAA. My son in law met her and picked her and the children up. The vehicle was towed to VOLVO in Buffalo NY. The diagnosis was a known leak in the sunroof that causes the…

2025 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jun 8, 2026


I was parallel parked. I put the vehicle in reverse to pull out. When I’d gone a few feet in reverse I baked and the brakes were HARD and failed to stop the car immediately. I nearly hit the car behind me. He/she honked at me, that’s how close I was. It happened three times. I think in all three incidents I was going in reverse. I had the dealership look at the vehicle but they could not replicate the issue. So they claim that it is safe to drive!

2021 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jun 4, 2026


I am submitting this complaint regarding serious safety concerns with my Volvo vehicle that may affect the safety of my family, especially young children. 1. Second-Row Center Seat Integrated Booster Seat Belt Failure The integrated booster seat belt in the second-row center seat is not functioning properly. The seat belt mechanism appears defective and does not secure the child as intended. This presents a significant safety risk. In the event of sudden braking or an emergency stop, a child…

2017 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jun 4, 2026


The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while her son-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firmly depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the vacuum hose had detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

2019 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jun 3, 2026


The front and rear evaporator core of my 2019 Volvo XC90 has failed and I no longer have air conditioning. This issue was diagnosed by a dealer. The evaporator core failure is a massive, widely documented issue specifically targeting the 2016–2020 Volvo SPA-platform models. According to my research, Volvo sold approx. 370,000 vehicles in the US during this period. At roughly $5,000 per vehicle, the owners are being asked to spend over a billion dollars on this known, product defect. Volvo is…

2019 VOLVO XC90

Filed May 27, 2026


The contact owns 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle or while driving various speeds, the contact noticed when attempting to turn the air conditioner on she noticed that the a/c unit was not working as intended in the vehicle. The contact mention she can hear a clicking noise coming from the air conditioner. An independent mechanic and A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they recharged the vehicle and no diagnoses, the vehicle…

2019 VOLVO XC90

Filed May 16, 2026


The exterior paint on my 2019 Volvo XC90 has experienced significant premature peeling and delamination on the front bumper and surrounding body panels. This is not the result of collision, misuse, or environmental damage the vehicle has been properly maintained and garaged. The paint failure appears to be a factory defect related to improper adhesion, primer application, or a substandard clear coat process during manufacture. The affected components are available for inspection upon request.…

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Updated June 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.