Models
Every Volvo model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| XC90 | 2003–2025 | 1,534 |
| S60 | 1993–2025 | 1,269 |
| S80 | 1993–2016 | 954 |
| V70 | 1992–2017 | 934 |
| XC60 | 2008–2025 | 654 |
| S70 | 1992–2002 | 593 |
| 850 | 1992–2000 | 569 |
| S40 | 1993–2012 | 491 |
| XC70 | 1999–2017 | 417 |
| V70XC | 1994–2007 | 411 |
| XC40 | 2017–2025 | 217 |
| C70 | 1992–2014 | 196 |
| 960 | 1990–1998 | 185 |
| 740 | 1985–2002 | 175 |
| 240 | 1981–1994 | 137 |
| VNL | 1990–2025 | 127 |
| VNL64T | 1998–2004 | 123 |
| 940 | 1990–1998 | 122 |
| 770 | 1998–2001 | 108 |
| VN610 | 1997–2001 | 102 |
| VN770 | 1998–2001 | 95 |
| EX90 | 2025–2026 | 81 |
| V40 | 1993–2013 | 73 |
| S90 | 1991–2025 | 69 |
| Volvo Truck | 1981–2002 | 66 |
| V60 | 2011–2025 | 57 |
| VN | 1994–2027 | 56 |
| 760 | 1982–1993 | 54 |
| C30 | 2007–2014 | 49 |
| V50 | 2004–2013 | 42 |
| C40BEV | 2022–2025 | 42 |
| C70 Convertible | 1998–2002 | 37 |
| WIA | 1988–2002 | 29 |
| V60CC | 2011–2025 | 26 |
| 780 | 1985–2016 | 26 |
| 660 | 1998–2005 | 24 |
| 854 | 1993–1997 | 23 |
| V90CC | 2017–2025 | 22 |
| 855 | 1993–2000 | 19 |
| V90 | 1985–2024 | 17 |
| WXR | 1995–2002 | 16 |
| S40N | 2004–2011 | 15 |
| VHD | 1995–2027 | 15 |
| XC60MHEV | 2022–2026 | 15 |
| DL | 1981–1990 | 12 |
| EX30 | 2024–2026 | 11 |
| VNM | 1990–2021 | 11 |
| 245 | 1982–1993 | 10 |
| VNL770 | 1999–2000 | 9 |
| 700 | 1982–2003 | 7 |
| WG | 1988–2002 | 7 |
| 244 | 1983–1993 | 5 |
| Heavy Truck | 1988–2002 | 5 |
| 900 | 1982–1998 | 3 |
| EX40 | 2025–2026 | 3 |
| VT | 2001–2016 | 3 |
| VNR | 2017–2025 | 2 |
| VAH | 2003–2026 | 1 |
| WCA | 1990–2002 | 1 |
| C40 | 2021–2022 | — |
| EC40 | 2025 | 0 |
| VHD84B | 2003–2005 | 0 |
| VNX | 2013–2021 | 0 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Volvo · WIA64TES · VN660 · Cross Country · VNL (4) · 745 · V70AWD · 744 · 964 · XC60PHEV · XC90MHEV · 965 · Wiates · X70 · XC90PHEV · 600 Series · ACL · GL · S60CC · VH · Volvo White · Wxll · XC90H · 420 · V60CCMHEV · WAH · XC40BEV · C90 · 200 · 242 · 244 DL · 700 Series · 944 · 945 · C70N · Cottrell · EX30CC · FE7 · GLE · no Such Model Year C40 · S60I · S90MHEV · S90PHEV · TD365 · VNL430 · VNL630 · WCL · Wheb · WHL42T · Whtgm · WX · XC40MHEV · 200-series · 260 · 614 · 704 · 765 · AC · aero · AT and 66 more.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · new cars in Europe: European Environment Agency, 2010–2022
Complaints by model year
All Volvo models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Electrical system2,081
- Vehicle speed control1,190
- Power train1,141
- Engine and engine cooling978
- Suspension774
- Unknown or other745
- Engine710
- Fuel system, gasoline701
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The truck cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The head restraint cushion may detach during a crash.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The vehicle turn signals may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
EU safety alerts
122 Volvo alerts in Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, since 2006; the latest 10 are below.
| SR/02940/26 SR/02940/26 · 23 Oct 2026 | Injuries |
| Volvo SR/01964/26 · 10 Jul 2026 | Fire |
| SR/00945/26 SR/00945/26 · 3 Apr 2026 | Injuries |
| Volvo SR/00619/26 · 27 Feb 2026 | Injuries |
| FHE, FME, FMLE SR/04143/25 · 28 Nov 2025 | Injuries |
| EX90 SR/03572/25 · 17 Oct 2025 | Injuries |
| SR/03370/25 SR/03370/25 · 26 Sept 2025 | Injuries |
| S60, V60, XC60, S90, S90L, V90, XC90, EC40, XC/EX40 SR/02503/25 · 11 Jul 2025 | Injuries |
| V90, V60, X90, S90L, S90, S60, XC60 SR/01422/25 · 11 Apr 2025 | Fire |
| SR/00799/25 SR/00799/25 · 7 Mar 2025 | Injuries |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all EU alerts
New registrations in Europe
3,234,374 new Volvo cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Sweden (45,287), Germany (36,542), Italy (14,586), France (13,743), Belgium (13,339).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 203,144 | 82 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 231,500 | 109 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 277,269 | 129 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 326,789 | 157 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 299,037 | 167 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 279,225 | 194 (WLTP) |
| 2016 | 273,099 | — |
| 2015 | 267,159 | — |
| 2014 | 234,836 | — |
| 2013 | 203,431 | — |
| 2012 | 205,555 | — |
| 2011 | 226,192 | — |
| 2010 | 207,138 | — |
Most registered Volvo models in Europe, 2022
| Model | New cars |
|---|---|
| XC40 | 78,270 |
| XC60 | 54,677 |
| V60 | 20,029 |
| XC90 | 19,091 |
| C40 | 13,965 |
| V90 | 8,785 |
| volvo | 4,153 |
| S60 | 1,962 |
| S90 | 1,404 |
| U+XC60 | 538 |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
604,370 Volvo cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid cars average 7.1 l/100 km on the road, against 6.3 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 13% more. Plug-in hybrids use 6.5 l/100 km against 1.6 l/100 km on paper, with 26% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 53,329 | 8.0 | 7.2 | +11% |
| Petrol hybrid | 122,531 | 8.1 | 7.0 | +16% |
| Diesel | 2,114 | 7.7 | 6.3 | +22% |
| Diesel hybrid | 142,676 | 7.1 | 6.3 | +13% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 283,720 | 6.5 | 1.6 | +321% |
By model
| Model | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 | 74,268 | 7.2 | 6.3 | +14% |
| XC40 | 65,252 | 7.8 | 6.8 | +16% |
| V60 | 26,835 | 6.3 | 5.8 | +9% |
| XC90 | 25,590 | 8.3 | 7.0 | +19% |
| V90 | 13,726 | 6.7 | 6.1 | +9% |
| S60 | 5,256 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +20% |
| S90 | 1,455 | 7.1 | 5.8 | +23% |
| Volvo | 801 | 6.5 | 5.9 | +10% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0