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2024 Volvo XC90 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
46%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
32,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Volvo XC90, 46% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“The trunk fails to open via kick correctly and then has closed in the midst of using the trunk space. It has not performed the “kick to close” function since purchasing the vehicle. We have two young children and this has brought a scare a few times. We love our Volvos but this has been our only concern.”

NHTSA complaint #11711963, filed 2026-01

“I am reporting a serious and ongoing safety defect involving my 2024 Volvo XC90. The vehicle has experienced intermittent unintended acceleration, intermittent loss of safety and alert systems, and false obstacle detection that triggers unexpected braking or steering input. These events occur randomly and without warning, and are not tied to a specific driver, key, driving condition, or user behavior. At times, the vehicle accelerates on its own without driver input. …”

NHTSA complaint #11714266, filed 2026-01

“Safety Complaint – Volvo XC90 Electrical and Airbag Malfunction Issues I am reporting ongoing safety concerns with my Volvo XC90 related to electrical malfunctions and unexpected engine shutdowns while driving. The vehicle has suddenly turned off multiple times, including: •Once before merging onto a highway, •Once while entering a roundabout, and •Once while driving in traffic. Each incident occurred without warning and created a hazardous situation with the potential for a collision. …”

NHTSA complaint #11691492, filed 2025-10

“Vehicle was stopped at a stop light with brake pedal pressed. Car started rolling with brake pedal pushed and repeatedly pushing the brake pedal did nothing! Car jerked three times and responded to pressing the park button. Once in park, I noticed that all warning lights came including brake warnings but the car would not turn off and it was stuck in park. Car would not come out of park but the radio and hazards worked. Police responded and advised not to take my foot off the brake until the tow truck got there. …”

NHTSA complaint #11764860, filed 2026-09

“A software update (version 5.0.5) was complete on my 2024 Volvo XC90 at the end of March. The software was marketed in emails to have an enhanced infotainment display to support a safer experience. Since the upgrade, I have experienced the opposite of enhanced safety. My infotainment screen and dash displays randomly go black and it restarts itself several times a day while driving. In addition to that, the blinkers malfunction when this happens. The most important safety issue is navigation outage on the displays. …”

NHTSA complaint #11731827, filed 2026-04

Related service bulletins

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 2024 Volvo XC90

Other or unknown
8 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 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.

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