2022 Volvo XC90 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2022 Volvo XC90 has a complaint index of 45, ranking 12th out of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 29 complaints, 4 recalls, and no crashes, injuries, or deaths reported, though 1 fire was noted.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 XC90 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 29
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 21 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Volvo XC90 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (45%)
- Fuel System9 (31%)
- Engine8 (28%)
- Other6 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (7%)
- Lane Departure2 (7%)
- Structure & Body2 (7%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
- Seat Belts1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of propulsion with a 'turtle mode' warning, cutting speed dramatically on highways.
- Some drivers describe an engine propulsion system error followed by a hard shutdown while driving uphill or on a blind corner.
- One owner reported smoke and then a fire from under the hood while driving in stop-and-go traffic at 11,000 miles.
- Electrical faults include a frozen charging connector that could not be released and a vehicle that started remotely on its own.
- A door lock malfunction trapped a pet inside the vehicle for about 30 minutes on a hot day.
2022 Volvo XC90 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V179000Mar 24, 2025Electrical System7,483 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
- NHTSA 23V827000Dec 7, 2023Seat Belts2,911 vehicles
Seat belts:critical fasteners
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.
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
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 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.
- NHTSA 23V001000Jan 5, 2023Steering74 vehicles
Steering
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.
2022 Volvo XC90 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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.
2022 compared with other XC90 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Volvo XC90 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 XC90 has a complaint index of 45 and ranks 12th out of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other XC90 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo XC90?
- Electrical System complaints make up 45% of reports, followed by Fuel System at 31% and Engine at 28%, according to NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2022 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 XC90, covering the electrical system (high-voltage battery), seat belts, steering, and an engine control module software error.
- Did the 2022 Volvo XC90 have any fires reported?
- NHTSA recorded 1 fire complaint for the 2022 XC90, involving smoke and flames from under the hood at 11,000 miles.
- How does the 2022 XC90 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 45, the 2022 XC90 ranks better than years like 2016 (100), 2017 (85), and 2019 (75), which are rated Avoid.