This page covers 5 recalls and 28 owner complaints for the 2022 Volvo Xc90.
Electrical system complaints dominate what 2022 XC90 owners report, with the central infotainment screen being the most common focus. Owners frequently describe the screen going completely black and staying that way for extended periods, sometimes days, which also knocks out the rearview camera display when reversing. A related pattern involves the screen freezing or becoming unresponsive, in some cases during attempts to change drive modes, with electronic stability control behaving unexpectedly as a result. Owners of the T8 plug-in hybrid trim report a separate concern: the vehicle producing no audible sound at low speeds in electric-only mode, including in neighborhood or driveway situations where pedestrian proximity is a factor. A smaller cluster of complaints points to clogged sunroof drains allowing water intrusion that reaches interior electronics.
28
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2022 Volvo XC90 has 5 recalls, the most serious including a steering defect where a loose screw inside the steering gearbox can cause the steering wheel to lock up, and a high-voltage battery short circuit on plug-in hybrid models that can start a fire while the vehicle is parked and fully charged.
Two of the remaining recalls also apply specifically to plug-in hybrid models. A software fault in the brake system can cause a complete loss of braking ability, leaving the driver unable to slow or stop the vehicle. A separate engine control module software error can prevent the combustion engine from starting, and as the high-voltage battery drains without the engine running to support it, the vehicle can lose drive power entirely while in motion. On the safety equipment side, second-row seatbelt buckle and lower anchor bolts may not be tightened to the correct torque, which means the belt may fail to hold an occupant in a crash, raising the risk of injury to rear-seat passengers.
At a glance
What can fail
A software problem in the brake control module may cause brake failure in certain conditions on plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.
What the fix does
Volvo will send you a notice and update the brake control module software at a dealership.
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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
The high-voltage battery module may short circuit when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the battery module if needed, and update software to monitor battery performance.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During assembly, two screws may have been stacked on top of each other in the steering gear. One screw can fall loose into the gearbox housing.
What the fix does
The steering gear will be replaced 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 engine control module may prevent the combustion engine from starting, resulting in loss of driving power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
