2018 Volvo V90cc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate:support Device/Strut (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:software 2018-11-13 · campaign 18V800000 · 17,548 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
Service bulletins (416)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-23 · 33031.6.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: text plus 1 .jpg attachment - if remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in dim "car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not working, please follow advice for detecting key
Power Train 2026-05-07 · 36496.10.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Exterior Lighting 2026-05-07 · 34521.11.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Structure:body 2026-05-06 · 35503.4.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap
Engine 2026-04-23 · 35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 reports are not required.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-07 · 37809.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 or removed from prior approval. current items under prior approval are listed in the "service" sec
Showing the 6 most recent of 416 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-25 · Service Brakes“during the rainy season, moisture found its way inside the right passenger real tail light, causing a “brake malfunction” error on the dash and deactivating the passenger rear brake light. after the moisture dries, the light comes back on but is intermittent. the light continues to malfunction during rainfall. this is a huge safety concern as there…”
2025-04-18 · Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate:support Device/Strut“automatic tailgate door, which was open for loading, randomly came down and struck me in the head. door did not retract on contact but continued downward. no one was in vehicle. neither keyfob or button were touched. i'm on blood thinners, this was a dangerous head injury. could be extremely dangerous for children. this is second time this happened…”
2025-03-31 · Structure:body“when it rains, i receive a warning that the rear position lights are failed. the left tail light stops working and i'm without a signal and brake lamp. this issue resolved its self when it's had time to dry, usually within two to three days.…”
2024-11-30 · Exterior Lighting“rear position light malfunction on my 2018 volvo v90 cc. the winter finally came yesterday and it rained the whole night. after i started the car in the following morning and drove for around 2 minutes, the warning popped up. i found out the rear position light of the whole left side doesn’t work, included the position light on the tailgate. but …”
2024-07-08 · Unknown Or Other“1. when my tailgate is open on multiple (more than 8?9? 10 times out of nowhere it will start to come down without my prompting it has hit me on my shoulder multiple times and i jump out of the way while it continues to shut. most recently, it came down quick and hit my head. luckily i got out of the way. yet it wasn't fast enough because this …”
2023-01-26 · Structure:body · 💥 crash“i was hit head on mostly drivers side. car totaled. i went by ambulance to hospital. air bags did not deploy. contacted vovlo. they seem indifferent …”
2020-02-03 · Unknown Or Other · 21,723 mi“sensus navigation map gets overplayed with a blank "window" effectively covering the map, the system freezes so no navigation or sensus related information is available to the driver. the recovery process seems to be, stop car, open/close doors, wait 5-20 minutes, open/close doors, restart car and hopefully move on. the car has been to dealer 8+ …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.