2025 Volvo XC90
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 462 |
| 2005 | 223 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 197 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2025 | 28 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Back over prevention
8 of 28 total reports mention: back over prevention, most commonly citing camera and rearview system braking.
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The contact owns a 2025 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the safety alert audible sounds failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the alerts failed to provide an audible alert.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31
Also filed under Electrical system
Forward collision avoidance
7 of 28 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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I was in an accident going about 35mph. I slammed into a vehicle that turned in front of me. His vehicle was totaled with all of his airbags deployed. My issue is NOT with my airbags.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-20
Also filed under Seat belts
Two major incidents occurred: 1)My fiance and I were driving on the highway with our four children at a speed of >50 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-09
Electrical system
6 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system.
Service brakes
4 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes.
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The contact owns a 2025 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 15 MPH, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not come to a complete stop as intended. No warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-14
Visibility/wiper
2 of 28 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-06-27Back over prevention25V282000 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.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
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2026-03-02Back over prevention25V908000 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.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Volvo XC90 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Back over prevention: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V282000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V908000 · Back over prevention
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 Volvo XC90 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo XC90?
- The most-reported component is back over prevention, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo XC90 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.