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 seat belt buckle and anchor bolts that may not be tightened properly, reducing the belt's ability to restrain a passenger in a crash.
The remaining two recalls affect specific configurations of this vehicle. On XC90 Excellence trims, liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display can trigger an unintended command that moves the front passenger seat all the way rearward, potentially trapping the rear passenger against the seat without a way to stop the movement. The third recall involves a software error in the vehicle connectivity module that can prevent the car's telematics system from transmitting an accurate GPS location to emergency services after a crash, which could delay response times when they matter most.
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.
