Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Volvo V90 failed the safety check 0.84% of the time — 1% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 21,963 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
8,785 new Volvo V90 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Sweden (4,499), Germany (1,426), Norway (542).
- Average mass
- 2,003 kg
- Average CO₂
- 101 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 172 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 48% · Petrol/electric 43% · Petrol 8.2%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
7,937 Volvo V90 cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions use 6.6 l/100 km on the road against 6.1 in the WLTP test (+9%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 550 | 8.5 | 7.4 | +15% |
| Diesel hybrid | 3,919 | 6.6 | 6.1 | +9% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 3,468 | 5.9 | 0.9 | +536% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2022 Volvo V90 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (186 kW, 249 hp), 2.0 hybrid (228 kW, 306 hp) and 2.0 hybrid (145 kW, 194 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 186 kW 249 hp | 384 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 228 kW 306 hp | 112 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 145 kW 194 hp | 57 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 184 kW 247 hp | 40 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
616 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 38% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €75,978.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde63
- Band beschadigd31
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm14
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld9
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht9
- Band onvoldoende profiel8
- Band vertoont uitstulping(en)3
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,119 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 10 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
591 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 101,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
1 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 9.5 L/100 km (about 25 mpg US), CO₂ 222 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| V90 CC B6 AWD · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.6 | 8.1 | 9.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2022 Volvo V90.
| 2025718 23 Dec 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Note: Thi… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2022 Volvo V90: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011738 | This is a Technical Journal: ICUP - Steering wheel buttons won't tune/seek media. perform an IHU reload in VIDA. |
| 11009818 | This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs. |
| 11009817 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Manually order and download software part number 32429456 |
| 11009803 | This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror intermittently not folding. May required replacing terminals. |
| 11009511 | This is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Inform the customer of the functions and limitations |
| 11009509 | This is a Technical Journal: Software Update Fails and VIDA Can't Connect, VGM Unresponsive. Reset or replace VGM. |
| 11009506 | This is Technical Journal: Complimentary Upgrade; OTA Updates not Available. Total upgrade. |
| 11009499 | This is a Technical Journal: Over The Air Software Update (OTA) |
| 11009496 | This is a Technical Journal: Difficulty clearing SODx DTCs. put the car in usage mode "Driving" and continue the erasing process |
| 11007932 | This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA |
| 11007926 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Manually order and download software part number 32429456 |
| 11007925 | Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| 11007924 | This is a Technical Journal: Park Assistance System enhanced troubleshooting. Clean the sensor |
| 11006576 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006564 | This is a Technical Journal: SENSUS - IHU Software Improvement (Voice Control). software is available in VIDA beginning 2024 week 21. |
| 11006562 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006560 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Download the available total upgrade software. |
| 11006557 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006554 | This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA |
| 10254406 | This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software. |
| 10254399 | This is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads |
| 10252999 | Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD, on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Complimentary Upgrade C00013 on certain Android-based Infotainment system (iCup) vehicles that have missed three (3) or more consecutive Over-The-Air (OTA) downloads. Complimentary Upgrade C00013 addresses vehicles that are no longer able to receive OTA updates. This Upgrade is necessary to have the correct baseline for future OTA deployments. In order to explain the features and benefits we recommend noting the software level before the download is completed. This will aid in explaining to |
| 10252722 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10252682 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10251892 | This is a Technical Journal: CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP. In most cases this Recovery mode can be resolved by perfoming a IHU reload. |
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