2016–2027 · 12 model years · 60 recalls

Volvo XC90 problems by year

We don't rate the Volvo XC90 yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (314). Owners complain most about electrical system. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Electrical system179
Engine & cooling157
Driver-assist & stability125
Body, glass & interior109
Brakes40
Airbags & seat belts2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2016–2027.

Every Volvo XC90 year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 XC90Not rated yet0025
2026 XC90Not rated yet14127
2025 XC90Not rated yet42327
2024 XC90Not rated yet63427
2023 XC90Not rated yet73727
2022 XC90Not rated yet53527
2021 XC90Not rated yet71727
2020 XC90Not rated yet55927
2019 XC90Not rated yet61625
2018 XC90Not rated yet76327
2017 XC90Not rated yet133725
2016 XC90Not rated yet314825

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Volvo XC90 problems?

Owners complain most about electrical system, engine & cooling, driver-assist & stability.

Which Volvo XC90 year has the most recalls?

The 2020, with 9 recalls on record with NHTSA.