There are 0 US recalls for the 2026 Volvo XC90, and 2 in Canada. Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.
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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2026 Volvo XC90.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat belt(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the seat belt may not hold a person in place during a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belt(s).
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.
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Volvo XC90 (1 injuries reported).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Back over prevention | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Volvo XC90.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 VOLVO XC90 SUV MHEV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 VOLVO XC90 T8 SUV PHEV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
EPA ratings for each 2026 Volvo XC90 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 B5 AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 27 | 24 | $3,400 |
| XC90 B6 AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 26 | 23 | $3,550 |
| XC90 T8 AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 26 | 27 | 27 | $3,050 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.