Model year
2026 Volvo XC90
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name XC90 for 2026. Under the matched names XC90MHEV and XC90PHEV, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 8 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for XC90MHEV are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA (1), ENGINE (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–27 mpg combined and 55 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–$3,550, 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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC90MHEV | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| XC90PHEV | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Recalls for XC90MHEV
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for XC90MHEV
5 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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.
Investigations for XC90MHEV
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV MHEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| T8 SUV PHEV 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 B6 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| XC90 B5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| XC90 T8 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 26 | 27 | 27 | 55.0 | 530 | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Volvo XC90 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.