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2014 Volvo XC90 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

13/100

#14 most-complained of 16 XC90 years

The 2014 Volvo XC90 has 4 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 13 out of 100 — #14 highest of 16 XC90 model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 25% of the total).

Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16 city / 23.5 hwy

Top 2014 Volvo XC90 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags1 (25%)
  2. Brakes1 (25%)
  3. Engine1 (25%)
  4. Other1 (25%)
  5. Steering1 (25%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
2014 Volvo XC90 complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2017Dec 2018Jun 2023Jun 2024
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Jun 2024; peak Dec 2018 (3).

2014 Volvo XC90 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 Volvo XC90 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
23.5 MPG
Combined
18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,500
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other XC90 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict73018.5
2013Good2711018.5
2014No verdict134018.5
2015No verdict001—
2016Avoid100197823.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Volvo XC90 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Volvo XC90 ranks #14 of 16 among XC90 model years (Complaint Index 13/100). It has 4 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volvo XC90?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 5,200 miles.
Does the 2014 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Volvo XC90 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Volvo XC90?
EPA rates the 2014 Volvo XC90 at 18.5 MPG combined (16 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.