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All cars · Volvo XC90 · 2022

2022 Volvo XC90. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index61100 = average car
Complaints26NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold34,101U.S. model year
Per 100K sold76complaints
Complaint rank#7 of 10among the 10 scored Volvo XC90 model years (2004–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical46%
Fuel system31%
Engine19%
Lane assist4%
Speed control4%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2601001

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 25V179000 Mar 2025 Electrical System / Software

    Defect. 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. 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 1-800-458-1

  • 23V827000 Dec 2023 Seat Belts / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. 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. 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.

  • 23V001000 Jan 2023 Steering

    Defect. 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. 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.

  • 22V793000 Oct 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)

    Defect. 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. 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedPedestrian alert sounds20232023

Manufacturer communications 219

Volvo filed 219 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid
  • Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
  • This is a Technical Journal

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Volvo XC90 T5 FWD SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardNo

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)FWD21 / 30 / 25Premium$3,100
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD20 / 28 / 23Premium$3,350
2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAuto (S8)AWD26 / 28 / 27Premium$2,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201919735,760Electrical
202027934,251Brakes
2021401538,657Brakes
2022612634,101Electrical
2023864139,920Backup camera
20241063639,492Electrical
20251192940,217Backup camera

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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