{"id":"2023_volvo_xc90","make":"Volvo","make_slug":"volvo","model":"XC90","model_slug":"xc90","year":2023,"url":"/volvo/xc90/2023/","pts":["phev","hev"],"configs":[{"id":46630,"model":"XC90 T8 AWD Recharge","pt":"phev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":26,"hwy":27,"comb":27,"cityA":59,"hwyA":57,"combA":58,"kwh100":55.0,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":33.0,"phev_comb":40,"charge240":5.0,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"34 and 107 kW 3-phase Sync.","fuel":"Premium and Electricity","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":137,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":9,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":1500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VVX","modified":"Tue Jun 20 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":45589,"model":"XC90 B5 AWD","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":28,"comb":25,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"46V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":358,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3100,"save_spend":-4250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VVX","modified":"Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":45590,"model":"XC90 B6 AWD","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; Mild Hybrid","turbo":true,"super":true,"start_stop":true,"city":20,"hwy":26,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"46V Li-Ion","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":401,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3500,"save_spend":-6250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VVX","modified":"Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 2023"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"25V908000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Volvo Car USA, LLC","reported":"2025-12-23","owner_notified":"2026-03-02","units":413151,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R10333","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V392000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Volvo Car USA, LLC","reported":"2025-06-12","owner_notified":"2025-07-15","units":11469,"summary":"Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using \"B\" mode or \"One Pedal Drive,\" the vehicle may lose brake function.","consequence":"A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to use \"B\" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or \"One Pedal Drive\" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R10329","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V282000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Volvo Car USA, LLC","reported":"2025-05-08","owner_notified":"2025-06-27","units":413151,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025.  Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.  Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R10320","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V827000","component":"SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS","mfr":"Volvo Car USA, LLC","reported":"2023-12-07","owner_notified":"2024-01-19","units":2911,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R10259","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V188000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","mfr":"Volvo Car USA, LLC","reported":"2023-03-22","owner_notified":"2023-04-21","units":393,"summary":"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).","consequence":"The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023.  Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552.  Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R10225","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V012000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC","mfr":"Volvo Car USA, LLC","reported":"2023-01-19","owner_notified":"2023-02-27","units":27457,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023.  Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.  Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R10217","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V793000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)","mfr":"Volvo Car USA, LLC","reported":"2022-10-20","owner_notified":"2022-12-09","units":15674,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R10198","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":7,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":59,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":39,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":2,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Back Over Prevention",16],["Electrical System",9],["Unspecified",7],["Forward Collision Avoidance",6],["Fuel/Propulsion System",5],["Service Brakes",4]],"by_year":{"2023":10,"2024":6,"2025":20,"2026":3},"excerpts":[["2025-06-01","Back Over Prevention","Rear view camera sometimes does not display on the infotainment screen even though the car is in Reverse. The display message is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Camera is temporarily unavailable\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd. I have yet to receive a recall notice. This issues makes backing up very dangerous!"],["2025-06-01","Electrical System","The Emergency Flashers on occasion and randomly malfunctions with the red triangle button flashing but the green arrows intermittently blink on the dash screen and the ticking sound also intermittently working. I have a video clip of the issue but can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t upload on this webpage."],["2025-03-13","Latches/Locks/Linkages","The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side door failed to remain closed securely. The contact stated that the front driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side door remained ajar, and an abnormal sound could be heard inside the vehicle. The contact recorded the soun\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.179,"seats":7,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.179,"seats":7,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.159,"seats":7,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":"phev"}],"popularity":86,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":27,"ncap":5,"complaints":39},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}