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US recalls (4)
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
Seat belts: critical fasteners
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.
Steering
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Brakes
2025-06-12 · campaign 2025-319
Issue:
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a loss of brakes.
Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles.
Safety Risk:
A loss of brakes can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Volvo recommends not to use the "B" or "One Pedal Drive" drive modes until the recall repairs are completed. Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicles to a dealership to update the brake control module software.
High voltage
2025-03-20 · campaign 2025-147 · 585 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the battery modules could overheat and short circuit.
Note: This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Volvo advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery module(s). The dealer will also install an advanced diagnostic software that will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the affected high-voltage battery module(s).
Seats and restraints
2023-12-07 · campaign 2023-649 · 233 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the second-row seat belt buckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the seat belts could loosen or detach in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the second-row seat belt buckle attachment bolts.
Over-the-air fixVisual system
2022-10-20 · campaign 2022-595
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the top-view camera to display instead of the rearview camera image when you are reversing. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 360-degree park assist camera.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Volvo will notify owners in writing and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, or for vehicles without over-the-air (OTA) update capability, Volvo will instruct you to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.
Owner complaints (31)
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo XC90 (1 fires reported). Among 22 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 38).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Back over prevention | 3 | |
| Lane departure | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Child seat | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Volvo XC90.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2022 Volvo XC90 T5 AWD SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2022 Volvo XC90 T5 FWD SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2022 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2022 Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2022 Volvo XC90 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| XC90 T5 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| XC90 T5 AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| XC90 T6 AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| XC90 T8 AWD Recharge 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 26 | 28 | 27 | $3,050 |
| XC90 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 27 | 26 | $3,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.