2018 Volvo XC90 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Volvo XC90, 2% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“Error message showed on the instrument panel, ' headlamp system malfunction, service required', however the light works but backup camera stop working. It also shows another error message 'city safety system unavailable'. Ask the dealer and they said it is an software issue. Fixed after the software upgrade.”
NHTSA complaint #11183474, filed 2019-03, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11033732May 7, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
- 11031109Mar 21, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
- 11027189Dec 20, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
- 11020437Apr 10, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the…
- 11016016Feb 28, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Changed front fog/cornering lights behavior. This logic of the cornering lights is now changed in the cars with software version 3.3.16 or later
- 11014112Jan 16, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the…
- 11011735Nov 1, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
- 10204693Oct 21, 2021Headlamp condensation.
- 10203167Oct 18, 2021Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
- 10190809Mar 23, 2021If the rear Parking Assistance System (PAS) is not working and there is a message in DIM about ?Parking Assistance System service required? displayed in DIM, then it is possible…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 11% |
| 2004 | 32 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volvo XC90
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Volvo XC90
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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