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#BS-2022-VOLXC9-772E2022 Volvo XC90Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 52 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 52 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
manufacturing defect causing bubbles in windshield pitting
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
14 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 11K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (14 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2022 Volvo XC90: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2022 Volvo XC90, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 11,400 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 11K-mile mark.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2022 Volvo XC90, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2022 Volvo XC90, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings Issues
Back Over Prevention: Warnings complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2022 Volvo XC90, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: warnings-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Volvo XC90. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
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.
STEERING
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.
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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 the vehicle is parked.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2022 Volvo XC90 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Pedestrian alert sounds
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
The worst model year for the Volvo XC90 is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2022 Volvo XC90 vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
52
Class avg
142
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 52 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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