2023 Volvo XC90 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2023 Volvo XC90, and owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2023 Volvo XC90
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (back over prevention)
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Software (back over prevention)
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…
Remedy: 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.…
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Critical fasteners (seat belts)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Electrical system
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).
Remedy: 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…
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Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Engine control module (ecu/ecm) (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: 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…
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Volvo XC90 have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 31,219 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 as”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Seat belts
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2026 · Back over prevention
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Volvo XC90 (XC90 B5 AWD, XC90 B6 AWD, XC90 T8 AWD Recharge). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–27 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 20–26 / 26–28 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium and Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volvo XC90 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC90 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Volvo XC90 | 5 | 93 |
| 2004 Volvo XC90 | 6 | 462 |
| 2005 Volvo XC90 | 6 | 223 |
| 2006 Volvo XC90 | 3 | 53 |
| 2007 Volvo XC90 | 2 | 38 |
| 2008 Volvo XC90 | 3 | 29 |
| 2009 Volvo XC90 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 Volvo XC90 | 3 | 12 |
| 2011 Volvo XC90 | 1 | 19 |
| 2012 Volvo XC90 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 Volvo XC90 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 Volvo XC90 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 Volvo XC90 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Volvo XC90 | 8 | 197 |
| 2017 Volvo XC90 | 7 | 80 |
| 2018 Volvo XC90 | 3 | 51 |
| 2019 Volvo XC90 | 6 | 42 |
| 2020 Volvo XC90 | 7 | 32 |
| 2021 Volvo XC90 | 6 | 38 |
| 2022 Volvo XC90 | 4 | 29 |
| 2023 Volvo XC90 | 6 | 40 |
| 2024 Volvo XC90 | 3 | 36 |
| 2025 Volvo XC90 | 2 | 29 |
Checking a specific 2023 Volvo XC90
How do I know if my 2023 Volvo XC90 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2023 Volvo XC90; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V793000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
- XC70417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.