2025 Volvo XC90 Problems
Compared with other Volvo XC90 years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (7 complaints, median 2,300 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022
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
- 29filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 23 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Volvo XC90 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2025 Volvo XC90. The part named most often is back-over prevention, with 7 complaints (24% of the total), followed by electrical system (7) and other or unknown (6). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,500 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part.
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 system7 24%
- Other or unknown6 21%
- Brakes4 14%
- Lane departure2 6.9%
- Air bags1 3.5%
- Engine1 3.5%
- Seat belts1 3.5%
Also reported: Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera): “On 2 occasions (only had vehicle 3 weeks), Ive received a message on the screen that the camera is temporarily unavailable when in reverse. The message suggests I press the home button but didn’t help. I then rebooted the Google based system by long pressing the home button again. After the reboot, hit the same message the camera is unavailable. I then tried to select the other cameras (side mirrors, front bumper), but nothing displayed.”
NHTSA complaint #11646570, filed 2025-03Electrical system: “Remote start, infotainment system which controls everything, dashboard, lights, and cigarette lighter all intermittently turn off and on. Everyday, something else seems to stop working. My vehicle is 2.5 weeks old. This is apparently is a know latent defect that Volvo has chosen to keep from customers, based on feedback from VOLVO service, who are actually denying appointments stating that there is nothing they can do.”
NHTSA complaint #11637435, filed 2025-01Other or unknown: “I picked up the auto in Sweden OSD....the car does not have a owners manual that can be printed or down-loaded. Was informed by VOLVO that it is in the computer on the car and you can use that. You are unable to open the manual while the auto is moving. Was advised that VOLVO does not plan to make a manual available for download or purchase. With today's technology, how can you sell a car with no users manual. I believe this is a major safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11659544, filed 2025-05Forward collision avoidance: “I was backing out of my drive. It was an early morning and it was very foggy. The windows were foggy and not totally defrosted yet. My camera wasnt showing everything around but we were having constant upgrade issues during this week of October 5th through the 10th. My automatic braking never activated even though it was turned on. I ran into a cattle feeder overhang. I never seen it in my camera view. The windows seem to have a really bad fog to them. My back driver tail-light got broken and back driver panel got dented and scratched. …”
NHTSA complaint #11697846, filed 2025-11Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,300 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 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 B5 · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| XC90 B6 · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.9% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: 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 2025 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 B5 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,150 |
| XC90 B6 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 23 | $3,550 |
| XC90 T8 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 26 | 27 | 27 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
- 25V908000Dec 23, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Volvo XC90 2023–2025, XC40 2021–2025, XC60 2022–2025 +8 more
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is…
- 25V282000May 8, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Volvo XC90 2023–2025, XC40 2021–2025, XC60 2022–2025 +8 more
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse…
Recall details for the 2025 Volvo XC90 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2025 Volvo XC90.
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 2025 Volvo XC90 have?
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2025 Volvo XC90 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Volvo XC90 is reported most often?
Back-over prevention is named most often, in 7 complaints (24% of the total), followed by electrical system with 7.
Has the 2025 Volvo XC90 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Volvo XC90 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Volvo XC90 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 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 2025 Volvo XC90 get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Volvo XC90 (XC90 B5 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Volvo XC90 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,500 miles and the middle half falls between 2,300 and 5,000 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 29, 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.