2022 Volvo XC90 Problems
Compared with other Volvo XC90 years
Typical for this model
50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.0× that of a typical Volvo XC90 year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 22 of its 31 complaints were filed by the end of 2024.
- Most reported part: Electrical system (14 complaints, median 11,400 mi).
- 4 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2019
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 31filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 11,200miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Volvo XC90 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2022 Volvo XC90. The part named most often is electrical system, with 14 complaints (45% of the total), followed by fuel system (10) and engine (6). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,200 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 219 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the traction battery and 85 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 8 Volvo XC90 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system14 45%
- Fuel system10 32%
- Engine6 19%
- Other or unknown6 19%
- Lane departure2 6.5%
- Air bags1 3.2%
- Brakes1 3.2%
- Engine cooling1 3.2%
Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I was going 60 mph when the check engine light came on , the car started to jerk and reduce speed. I pulled onto the shoulder until the car stopped. I than proceeded to drive slowly and the turtle appeared on the dash. I drove about another mile until I reached my home doing 30 miles per hour or less.”
NHTSA complaint #11578997, filed 2024-03Fuel system: “This is my 2nd Volvo xc90. Both models have turbo issues that is costly repairs. Volvo dealership also stated that turbo repairs usually are an issue in Volvo. My first Volvo was 2016 which had a turbo issue. Now my 2022 is now in shop due to turbo and oil spills on inside. There should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11751217, filed 2026-07Engine: “The vehicle went into turtle mode on the freeway, abruptly started vibrating, reduced speed to a crawl, and then shut down. My family and I were trapped in the vehicle on the center divider of the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11506012, filed 2023-02Other or unknown: “There is a flaw in Volvo sunroof drains. There are class action lawsuits because of this. 6 months after purchasing my car, there was a leak into my car due to a clogged sunroof drains causing damage to electronics and potentially to computers within the car. I fixed it at a quote of over $2k. Volvo refused to cover it under my warranty. Now, 6 months after the fix, the SAME issue is happening.”
NHTSA complaint #11696466, filed 2025-10Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,000 and 11,400 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Volvo XC90. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 T5 AWD · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| XC90 T5 FWD · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| XC90 T6 AWD · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| XC90 T8 Recharge · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.9% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 Volvo XC90 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 T5 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 21 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| XC90 T5 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| XC90 T6 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| XC90 T8 AWD Recharge | 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 26 | 28 | 27 gas only | — |
| XC90 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range | 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 25 | 27 | 26 gas only | — |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V179000Mar 24, 2025Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction batteryCovers: Volvo XC90 2020–2022, S60 2020–2022, XC60 2020–2022 +3 more
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…
- 23V827000Dec 7, 2023Seat belts › Critical fastenersCovers: Volvo XC90 2015–2024
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.
- 23V001000Jan 5, 2023SteeringCovers: Volvo XC90 2019–2022, XC60 2019–2022, V60CC 2019–2022
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.
- 22V793000Oct 20, 2022Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm)Covers: Volvo XC90 2022–2023, XC60 2022–2023, S60 2022–2023 +2 more
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.
Recall details for the 2022 Volvo XC90 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 219 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037968Sep 19, 2026Other or unknown. This is a Tech Journal - Text only no attachments - If a customer experiences a “Propulsion System Performance” message in the DIM with diagnostic trouble code IEM P060700, often in combination with…
- 11034998Jun 24, 2026Other or unknown. This is a Tech Journal - Text only no attachments - If a customer experiences a “Propulsion System Performance” message in the DIM with diagnostic trouble code IEM P060700, often in combination with…
- 11033744May 20, 2026Other or unknown. This is a TJ Text only no attachments -- If the FLC2 is not responding when attempting to load software, or after a failed software upgrade, VIDA will report that the FLC2 cannot be unlocked. To…
- 11033734May 7, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
- 11033732May 7, 2026Exterior lighting. This 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
- 11033729May 6, 2026Body and structure. This is a Technical Journal: Panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap
- 11032678Apr 23, 2026Engine. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle…
- 11032671Apr 7, 2026Other or unknown. This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added…
- 11031109Mar 21, 2026Exterior lighting. This 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
- 11031107Mar 19, 2026Other or unknown. This is a Tech Journal - Text only no attachments - If a customer experiences a “Propulsion System Performance” message in the DIM with diagnostic trouble code IEM P060700, often in combination with…
Other model years of the Volvo XC90
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | 4,500 | 2 | 5 | 26 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 37 | 18,750 | 3 | 5 | 24 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 41 | 17,000 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 79 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 31 | 11,200 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 40 | 21,000 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 61 · Typical | Rising |
| 2020 | 34 | 25,000 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 48 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 42 | 50,000 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 23 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2018 | 52 | 16,718 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 42 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 81 | 20,000 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 79 · More | Rising |
| 2016 | 197 | 20,000 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2013 | 11 | 47,476 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 19 | 94,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 12 | 97,500 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 7 | 76,000 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 29 | 52,000 | 3 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 38 | 75,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 53 | 85,000 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 223 | 85,755 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 462 | 86,000 | 6 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 93 | 74,650 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Volvo XC90 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Volvo XC90 have?
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2022 Volvo XC90 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Volvo XC90 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 14 complaints (45% of the total), followed by fuel system with 10.
Has the 2022 Volvo XC90 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2022 Volvo XC90 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Volvo XC90 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Volvo XC90 get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Volvo XC90 (XC90 T5, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 21 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Volvo XC90 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,200 miles and the middle half falls between 11,000 and 11,400 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.