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2018 Volvo XC90 Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
10%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
11,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2018 Volvo XC90, 10% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I purchased my 2018 Volvo XC90 t6 awd (hereinafter, the '2018 XC90' or 'the vehicle') in october 2017, through lease agreement. Shortly thereafter, I noticed that the fuel efficiency of the vehicle was well below the epa rating and warranted range, based on representations by the dealer at, and prior to, the time of sale. I took the vehicle to the dealer's service department, so the issue could be investigated further. The dealer reported there was a software update that addressed the problem, and that it would no longer be an issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11152941, filed 2018-11, 11,500 miles

“The engine coolant bleeder hose in my 2018 Volvo XC90 cracked in the middle of my journey causing a severe coolant leak. This happened in August of 2024 while driving and the engine coolant suddenly started showed warning with low level and the engine started overheating. The vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph, and the temperature warning light flashed continuously, creating a safety hazard in traffic. The Volvo dealership diagnosed the issue and confirmed that the coolant bleeder on the supercharger is broken and leaking. They replaced the bleeder hose and vacuum fill system. …”

NHTSA complaint #11655729, filed 2025-04

“While actively driving into an intersection, driving on the street and or stopped at a light or at a stop the vehicle will shut off, the lights on the dashboard will sometimes be on, other times go completely black, a notification pops up on the dashboard saying engine not in P . There is no way I'm aware of to re create this action. …”

NHTSA complaint #11657576, filed 2025-04

“The vehicle engine will fail while driving. The electronics reflect the vehicle is still running. Restarting is not immediate and is difficult. This is a known problem that Volvo recalled for 2019/2020 XC90s. Volvo will not diagnose and repair under goodwill despite my repeated attempts.”

NHTSA complaint #11655417, filed 2025-04

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202513%
2024411%
202312%
2022619%
2021820%
2020721%
20191024%
2018510%
20172531%
20168644%
2013218%
2011526%
201018%
2009114%
2008621%
2007411%
2006611%
20052913%
2004286%
200322%

Other parts of the 2018 Volvo XC90

Electrical system
15 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Volvo XC90

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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