Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2004. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC90 | 29 | 2 |
| 2024 XC90 | 36 | 3 |
| 2023 XC90 | 41 | 6 |
| 2022 XC90 | 30 | 4 |
| 2021 XC90 | 40 | 6 |
| 2020 XC90 | 34 | 7 |
| 2019 XC90 | 42 | 6 |
| 2018 XC90 | 51 | 3 |
| 2017 XC90 | 80 | 7 |
| 2016 XC90Most complaints | 197 | 8 |
| 2015 XC90 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 XC90 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 XC90 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 XC90 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 XC90 | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 XC90 | 12 | 3 |
| 2009 XC90 | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 XC90 | 29 | 3 |
| 2007 XC90 | 38 | 2 |
| 2006 XC90 | 53 | 3 |
| 2005 XC90Most complaints | 223 | 6 |
| 2004 XC90Most complaints | 462 | 6 |
| 2003 XC90 | 93 | 5 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system449
- Power train311
- Engine237
- Unknown or other159
- Fuel/propulsion system120
- Engine and engine cooling83
- Structure80
- Service brakes79
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 127 XC90 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 43 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 7 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 | 13 | 3 |
| 2007 | 14 | 9 |
| 2006 | 17 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 | 3 |
| 2004 | 7 | 3 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 6 model-year variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 VOLVO XC90 SUV MHEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2026 | 2026 VOLVO XC90 SUV MHEV AWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD | — | 17.9 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD | — | 17.9 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD | — | 17.9 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD | — | 17.9 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 23 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.6–14.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | XC90 B6 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 9.0 | 10.4 |
| 2025 | XC90 B6 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 9.0 | 10.4 |
| 2024 | XC90 B6 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.9 | 8.6 | 9.8 |
| 2023 | XC90 B5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.5 | 8.4 | 9.6 |
| 2022 | XC90 T5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 8.4 | 10.1 |
| 2021 | XC90 T5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 8.4 | 10.1 |
| 2020 | XC90 T5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.2 | 8.3 | 9.9 |
| 2019 | XC90 T5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| 2018 | XC90 T5 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.9 | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| 2017 | XC90 T5 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.6 | 9.1 | 10.0 |
| 2016 | XC90 T5 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 10.6 | 9.1 | 10.0 |
| 2014 | XC90 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 10.2 | 12.8 |
| 2013 | XC90 AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.8 | 10.4 | 12.8 |
| 2012 | XC90 3.2 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.5 | 10.3 | 12.6 |
| 2011 | XC90 3.2 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.7 | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| 2010 | XC90 3.2 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.6 | 11.0 | 13.5 |
| 2009 | XC90 3.2 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.3 | 11.5 | 14.1 |
| 2008 | XC90 3.2 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 11.8 | 14.4 |
| 2007 | XC90 2.5T Turbo · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.2 | 11.2 | 13.4 |
| 2006 | XC90 2.5T Turbo · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 15.2 | 11.2 | 13.4 |
| 2005 | XC90 2.5T Turbo · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| 2004 | XC90 2.5T AWD Turbo · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 10.7 | 13.0 |
| 2003 | XC90 2.5T AWD Turbo · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 14.9 | 10.7 | 13.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
2,940 XC90 cars are on the New Zealand register; 29% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 83 | 83 | 0 |
| 2025 | 131 | 130 | 1 |
| 2024 | 69 | 66 | 3 |
| 2023 | 111 | 107 | 4 |
| 2022 | 142 | 136 | 3 |
| 2021 | 147 | 144 | 1 |
| 2020 | 98 | 93 | 3 |
| 2019 | 179 | 173 | 3 |
| 2018 | 178 | 169 | 7 |
| 2017 | 224 | 200 | 19 |
| 2016 | 272 | 242 | 26 |
| 2015 | 106 | 96 | 6 |
| 2014 | 60 | 49 | 9 |
| 2013 | 58 | 38 | 20 |
| 2012 | 74 | 49 | 25 |
| 2011 | 48 | 11 | 37 |
| 2010 | 92 | 18 | 71 |
| 2009 | 72 | 17 | 52 |
| 2008 | 109 | 39 | 68 |
| 2007 | 202 | 55 | 142 |
| 2006 | 190 | 25 | 159 |
| 2005 | 159 | 40 | 114 |
| 2004 | 89 | 28 | 59 |
| 2003 | 47 | 11 | 34 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
32,495 XC90 cars are on Dutch roads; 50% arrived later as imports, and 378 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,382 | €104,776 |
| 2025 | 2,275 | €102,871 |
| 2024 | 2,113 | €102,136 |
| 2023 | 1,366 | €101,442 |
| 2022 | 2,013 | €97,869 |
| 2021 | 2,410 | €93,700 |
| 2020 | 1,954 | €94,243 |
| 2019 | 1,205 | €95,640 |
| 2018 | 1,282 | €92,646 |
| 2017 | 1,325 | €92,277 |
| 2016 | 3,685 | €91,179 |
| 2015 | 2,899 | €90,978 |
| 2014 | 68 | €88,925 |
| 2013 | 189 | €81,422 |
| 2012 | 284 | €66,500 |
| 2011 | 407 | €64,590 |
| 2010 | 477 | €61,428 |
| 2009 | 279 | €74,329 |
| 2008 | 597 | €81,799 |
| 2007 | 1,127 | €80,139 |
| 2006 | 1,215 | €75,947 |
| 2005 | 1,557 | €76,484 |
| 2004 | 1,471 | €72,620 |
| 2003 | 866 | €74,435 |
| 2002 | 49 | €70,470 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
202 XC90 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 16% petrol, 84% diesel; 2% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 181,000 km |
| 2016 | 12 | 224,000 km |
| 2015 | 7 | 222,000 km |
| 2014 | 28 | 245,000 km |
| 2013 | 59 | 268,000 km |
| 2012 | 40 | 276,000 km |
| 2011 | 8 | 235,000 km |
| 2007 | 15 | 264,000 km |
| 2006 | 7 | 319,000 km |
| 2005 | 9 | 206,000 km |
| 2004 | 10 | 365,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 1,522 XC90 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 24 of those collisions were fatal and 345 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 346 | 6 | 81 |
| 2024 | 338 | 6 | 86 |
| 2023 | 336 | 2 | 68 |
| 2022 | 279 | 8 | 52 |
| 2021 | 223 | 2 | 58 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
93,504 XC90 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,042 | 502 |
| 2024 | 8,697 | 141 |
| 2023 | 6,670 | 106 |
| 2022 | 6,216 | 148 |
| 2021 | 6,601 | 80 |
| 2020 | 4,797 | 71 |
| 2019 | 7,099 | 95 |
| 2018 | 6,158 | 67 |
| 2017 | 5,379 | 57 |
| 2016 | 5,080 | 59 |
| 2015 | 2,644 | 48 |
| 2014 | 2,222 | 55 |
| 2013 | 2,310 | 69 |
| 2012 | 2,753 | 131 |
| 2011 | 3,852 | 253 |
| 2010 | 5,221 | 542 |
| 2009 | 2,762 | 383 |
| 2008 | 1,186 | 287 |
| 2007 | 1,732 | 636 |
| 2006 | 1,528 | 775 |
| 2005 | 1,938 | 966 |
| 2004 | 1,225 | 1,039 |
| 2003 | 392 | 528 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
68,414 XC90 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 72% passed first time, against 71% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 117 | 89% |
| 2020 | 4,998 | 87% |
| 2019 | 7,266 | 86% |
| 2018 | 6,294 | 86% |
| 2017 | 5,506 | 83% |
| 2016 | 5,230 | 80% |
| 2015 | 2,729 | 79% |
| 2014 | 2,317 | 73% |
| 2013 | 2,427 | 71% |
| 2012 | 2,974 | 69% |
| 2011 | 4,327 | 66% |
| 2010 | 6,120 | 63% |
| 2009 | 3,492 | 61% |
| 2008 | 1,745 | 60% |
| 2007 | 2,841 | 57% |
| 2006 | 2,847 | 57% |
| 2005 | 3,582 | 54% |
| 2004 | 2,724 | 54% |
| 2003 | 878 | 53% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | XC90 | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Brakes | 10.9% | 6.9% |
| Tyres | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| Suspension | 5.3% | 9.1% |
| Visibility | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| Steering | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.0% | 3.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.0% | 3.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
244,724 new Volvo XC90 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 Germany (5,751), Sweden (2,585), Poland (1,295).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19,091 | 102 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 21,158 | 111 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 23,541 | 132 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 28,410 | 167 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 28,024 | 193 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 26,462 | 213 (WLTP) |
| 2016 | 31,921 | — |
| 2015 | 18,642 | — |
| 2014 | 6,550 | — |
| 2013 | 7,386 | — |
| 2012 | 8,600 | — |
| 2011 | 11,669 | — |
| 2010 | 13,270 | — |
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
73,082 Volvo XC90 cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions average 8.3 l/100 km on the road, against 7.0 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 19% more. Plug-in hybrids use 7.9 l/100 km against 1.7 l/100 km on paper, with 23% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 2,220 | 10.6 | 8.8 | +20% |
| Diesel | 685 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Diesel hybrid | 25,590 | 8.3 | 7.0 | +19% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 44,587 | 7.9 | 1.7 | +360% |
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
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel hybrid Volvo XC90 uses 8.3 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,250 litres: €2,835 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel hybrid | Petrol hybrid | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,835 | €3,461 | €2,842 |
| United Kingdom | £2,494 | £2,773 | £2,500 |
| Sweden | €2,552 | €2,605 | €2,559 |
| France | €2,935 | €3,541 | €2,942 |
| Italy | €2,808 | €3,202 | €2,814 |
| United States | $2,074 | $1,798 | $2,079 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the XC90 in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The vehicle's braking functionality can be disabled while using 'B' mode (in plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in pure electric cars), after coasting downhill. This can lead to a collision and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product doe…
The rod between the brake pedal and the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly. The rod can become detached, leading the brake pedal to dysfunction, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on …
The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of sys…
The second row seat belt buckle may have not been tightened to the correct torque. As a result, the seat belt may not provide sufficient protection for the second row passengers in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not c…
Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be a loose item within the steering gear. This can cause the steering to lock while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of…
The combustion engine may not start, leaving only the high voltage battery to drive on. This can drain the battery and lead to a loss of propulsion when driving, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approva…
There is a risk of turbo charger breakdown, which could damage engine parts and lead to stalling. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of…
The welding connection between the motor’s rotor shaft and the magnet package in the hydraulic unit of the brake system may be partially or fully missing.As a result, the brake boost, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the electronic stability control (ESC…
The 15A fuse to the low-pressure fuel pump may blow. As a result, the engine could stall and not be able start, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveil…
When liquid/droplets are present on the rear seat control display, there´s a risk that the signal to the display is maintained and perceived by the system as a “constant” touch. As a result, the front seat could be inadvertently moved until its end position, i…
The control unit on the SRS (Supplementary Restraint System) may not be attached to the car body according to the specifications. As a result, the occupant protection function of the SRS could be impaired, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accid…
Due to an excessive build-up of carbon deposits in the intake system, the plastic engine intake manifold may melt and deform. As a result, a localized engine bay fire may occur.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
35 campaigns cover the XC90; the latest 12 are below.
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.
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.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
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.
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.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
NHTSA recalls