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2022 Volvo XC90: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 53 complaints about the 2022 Volvo XC90 with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
53
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
27 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 27 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
Recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › SoftwareJun 12, 2025 · campaign 25V392000
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryMar 24, 2025 · campaign 25V179000
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.
Seat Belts › Critical FastenersDec 7, 2023 · campaign 23V827000
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.
SteeringJan 5, 2023 · campaign 23V001000
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)Oct 20, 2022 · campaign 22V793000
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.
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Other years of the Volvo XC90
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2022 Volvo XC90 have?
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (14), driver-assist & stability (8), engine & cooling (7). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo XC90 have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Volvo XC90 get?
Up to 27 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.