This page covers 3 recalls, 42 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Volvo Xc90.
23–27 mpg combined
8.7–10.2 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints about the 2018 XC90 spread across several systems, with brakes and electrical issues drawing the most reports. On the brake side, owners describe complete brake failure occurring at highway speeds or in normal driving, with at least one owner reporting the problem recurring after a repair. The electrical complaints center on door-latch behavior, rear doors intermittently failing to unlatch from either inside or outside the vehicle. A smaller cluster of reports covers the engine, though those complaints are less specific in pattern. A few owners also mention cabin climate performance falling short in warm conditions, and one isolated report describes a second-row center seatbelt that stopped latching entirely. The door-latch issue appears to involve water intrusion into the latch mechanism through the rear window channel, based on what multiple owners describe experiencing.
42
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Volvo XC90 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving second-row seatbelt buckles and lower anchor bolts that may not be properly tightened, which can allow the belt to fail to hold an occupant in a crash.
A software recall affects only XC90 Excellence trim vehicles: liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display can cause the front passenger seat to slide rearward on its own, potentially trapping the rear passenger without a way to stop the movement. There is also a connectivity software issue where a faulty Vehicle Connectivity Module can prevent accurate GPS location from being sent to emergency services during a crash, slowing response times.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor may not be properly tightened, affecting their stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts as needed, at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display can cause the front passenger seat to move fully backward.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rear seat control display software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Vehicle Connectivity Module may cause the GPS to fail to send your vehicle's location to emergency responders during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Vehicle Connectivity Module software at no cost to restore GPS location reporting to emergency services.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
