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2019 Volvo XC90 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
26%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
23,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Volvo XC90, 26% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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 new 2019 Volvo XC90 on december 15, 2018. On the morning of december 29, 2018 I was with my two children when there was a malfunction with the vehicle key recognition system which allows for the vehicle to start. My vehicle gave me the error 'vehicle key not found. See owner's manual'. This left myself, my 4 year old and my 4 month old stranded. The local fort myers dealer said they replaced the fob antenna. My vehicle then had the same problem february 14, 2019 leaving myself and my two children stranded because the vehicle wouldn't start. …”

NHTSA complaint #11189914, filed 2019-03, 500 miles

“Upon driving a symbol with a turtle and engine cation sign flashed upon the dash displaying and reading reduced power train mode as this is being shown on dash the passenger next to me smelt smoke as we next seen smoke coming from the air conditioning system we immediately pulled over to the safest spot out of the ongoing traffic as smoke continued to worsen now under the hood when flames engulfed the engine and spread to rest of car.”

NHTSA complaint #11704235, filed 2025-12

“Rear passenger door won’t open. We had freezing temps in Colorado, when I tried to open the rear door to get my 2 month old out of the car the door would not open. Apparently this is a known problem for this vehicle the rear door motors spontaneously stop working.”

NHTSA complaint #11566201, filed 2024-01

“Some back info: I keep the auto start/stop feature disabled. There are three identical incidents total. One about a year or two ago and two back to back a few weeks ago. The first time I was stopped at a drive through but in “drive” with my foot on the brake. All of the sudden the car completely turns off. Screens black, engine off. Completely black car no inside lights on. Within a couple of seconds, I hear the engine reengage and the car “starts” as normal like when you turn the switch. All of the lights and screens turn on and apple car play reconnects. …”

NHTSA complaint #11708339, filed 2026-01

“The contact owns a 2019 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that upon returning to the vehicle, she noticed that her sunglasses case and tennis can located in the interior of the vehicle had been chewed. The contact stated that upon looking further, she noticed that the third row seats leather coating had been chewed. However, the contact had not transported pets on the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11501084, filed 2023-01, 38,000 miles

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025724%
20241746%
20231024%
20221445%
20211333%
20201132%
20191126%
20181529%
20171923%
20165628%
2013218%
2011526%
2009343%
2008828%
20071437%
20061630%
20055123%
200415834%
20031819%

Other parts of the 2019 Volvo XC90

Engine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Volvo XC90

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology