2024 Volvo XC90 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2024 Volvo XC90 has a Complaint Index of 90, the third-worst of 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 36 complaints, 3 recalls, and 4 crashes, with electrical faults and parking-button failures leading owner reports.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 90/100
- #3 of 21 XC90 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 36
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 22 city / 27 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2024 Volvo XC90 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System18 (50%)
- Other8 (22%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (19%)
- Engine5 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (14%)
- Brakes4 (11%)
- Airbags2 (6%)
- Lane Departure2 (6%)
- Structure & Body2 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (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 the electronic P (park) button failing to engage on the first press, sometimes taking several attempts while the vehicle continues to roll.
- Some drivers say the vehicle rolled backward or forward unexpectedly after exiting, in one case causing injury and in another striking a parked vehicle and trees.
- Owners describe the instrument cluster going blank along with turn signal and warning-chime failures while driving on the highway.
- Several report that navigation, seatbelt indicators, SOS button, and other electronics malfunctioned simultaneously, with a dealer reportedly confirming the issue on brand-new units.
- One owner reported the rearview backup alarm intermittently failing to sound while reversing.
- One owner reported the vehicle failing to start after roughly 700 miles, requiring roadside assistance.
2024 Volvo XC90 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V908000Dec 23, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras413,151 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
- NHTSA 25V282000May 8, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras413,151 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
- 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.
2024 Volvo XC90 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 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.
2024 compared with other XC90 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Volvo XC90 reliable?
- Compared with other XC90 model years, 2024 ranks poorly: it has a Complaint Index of 90, the third-highest among 21 years of data, and carries an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volvo XC90?
- Electrical System complaints make up half of all reports (18 of 36, 50%), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues (19%) and Engine and Transmission & Powertrain problems (14% each).
- Does the 2024 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 XC90: two involving the rearview camera display and one covering second-row seat belt buckle and anchor bolts that may not be tightened properly. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do 2024 XC90 problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported problems is 18,750 miles, though Electrical System issues showed up at a median of 32,000 miles and Engine and Brakes issues at 37,000 miles.
- How does the 2024 XC90 compare to other recent XC90 years?
- 2024's Complaint Index of 90 is worse than 2022 (45, Good) and 2023 (70, Caution), but slightly better than 2016 (100) and 2025 (95), both also rated Avoid.