2023 Volvo Xc90 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera (4) · Visibility/Wiper (2)
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Safety recalls (6)
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-12-23 · campaign 25V908000 · 413,151 vehicles
Defect: 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 placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 w
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-05-08 · campaign 25V282000 · 413,151 vehicles
Defect: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
Seat Belts:critical Fasteners 2023-12-07 · campaign 23V827000 · 2,911 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.
Electrical System 2023-03-22 · campaign 23V188000 · 393 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
Risk: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (TCAM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10225.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-01-19 · campaign 23V012000 · 27,457 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) 2022-10-20 · campaign 22V793000 · 15,674 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.
Service bulletins (141)
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.
Engine 2024-05-21 · 36551.6.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: chirping noise from engine during engine shutoff. replace both front camshaft seals
Electrical System 2024-05-02 · 36899.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: check engine light in dim (bcm2 p25a268 / u003700). download software.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-05-02 · 36920.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: check engine light and dtc - ecm p061c48/p060c48. change engine oil and filter.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-02 · 36926.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: google acceptance required for sw 3.0.3. software download.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-02 · 36202.2.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: vibration/shudder while braking. replace front brake pads
Electrical System 2024-04-23 · 36447.4.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: call button in the ohc might not be lit. perform a total upgrade according to tj 31543.
Showing the 6 most recent of 141 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-10 · Vehicle Speed Control“what component or system malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection? the pilot assist / adaptive cruise control system becomes physically stuck, causing sudden unintended acceleration. additionally, the central vehicle electrical system/wiring harness is experiencing a verified spontaneous failure. the vehicle is currently located in henders…”
2026-09-28 · Seat Belts · 28,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while his son was attempting to latch the seat belt, the seat belt failed to retract. the failure had occurred several times. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 23v827000 (seat belts); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 28,0…”
2026-04-01 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera“the car recently received a 5.05 update of the infotainment system. since then, the infotainment system would be shut off and auto-restarts itself during driving every 10 or 15 minutes. the car would lose all the functions related to the infotainment system, such as the camera, navigation, sound and air conditioning for a few minutes during driving…”
2026-01-29 · Unknown Or Other“while the vehicle was parked, the trunk opened and the alarm sounded. using the buttons on the trunk, i shut the trunk and locked the car. a few moments later, the trunk opened and the alarm sounded again. this continued for 40 minutes. today, if i place a battery in the main black key fob, the trunk will open with the car running. i have an a…”
2026-01-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on the morning of january 12, 2026, i attempted to unplug my 2023 volvo xc90 recharge (plug-in hybrid) from my home charging station in order to drive to an appointment. i had turned on the climate control remotely from the volvo app while inside the house. when i went to unplug the vehicle, the charging connector was locked in the vehicle’s chargi…”
2025-12-22 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection“i was driving on the internstate and my blind spot indicator came on and stayed on even though there were no cars in my blind spot. i needed to change lanes and tried to despite the blind spot indicator being on and the automatic collision avoidance system put me back into the lane i was in. i had to fight the vehicle to get over to be able to ex…”
2025-12-09 · Wheels“two wheels have cracked in the span of a few weeks. there was no accident or incident that could have caused the cracks. there are mentions online of this issue in several countries but volvo has not issued a recall or warning regarding the wheel's propensity to crack. first crack was found on one wheel on 11/03/25. the second crack was found o…”
2025-11-18 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch“while driving in a parking lot going around 15 mph my drivers side door opened. no warning, no alarms just fully ajar swung open. fortunately i was going 15 mph, im glad i had my seatbelt on and that no one was crossing or passing when the door flung open. ive documented and recorded my ability to begin driving and open the door including ability t…”
2025-11-07 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 111,914 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2023 volvo xc90 on [xxx]. the vehicle was purchased from guaranteed motor cars in palos hills, il. the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 39,019. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. when t…”
2025-11-06 · Visibility/Wiper“we lease this car from volvo and are the first and only owners of the vehicle. no history of collision or accidents. the vehicle has a rear backup camera. the camera system also allows the option to select a 360-degree, top down "birds-eye" view of the entire vehicle. the backup camera turns on automatically when the car is shifted into reverse and…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.