Model year
2022 Volvo XC90
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 30 complaints for the 2022 Volvo XC90 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 0 complaints under XC90PHEV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (14), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (9), ENGINE (6). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–27 mpg combined and 49–58 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 93 complaints
- 2004 462 complaints
- 2005 223 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 38 complaints
- 2008 29 complaints
- 2009 7 complaints
- 2010 12 complaints
- 2011 19 complaints
- 2012 3 complaints
- 2013 11 complaints
- 2014 4 complaints
- 2016 197 complaints
- 2017 80 complaints
- 2018 51 complaints
- 2019 42 complaints
- 2020 34 complaints
- 2021 40 complaints
- 2022 30 complaints
- 2023 41 complaints
- 2024 36 complaints
- 2025 29 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V179000 · Mar 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
23V827000 · Dec 7, 2023
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
23V001000 · Jan 5, 2023
STEERING
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
22V793000 · Oct 20, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
Complaints
30 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| XC90PHEV | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5 AWD SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| T5 FWD SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| T6 AWD SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| T8 Recharge SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 T5 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| XC90 T5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| XC90 T6 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| XC90 T8 AWD Recharge · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 26 | 28 | 27 | 58.0 | 520 | $3,050 |
| XC90 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 25 | 27 | 26 | 49.0 | 530 | $3,150 |
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