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2024 Volvo XC90 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

90/100

#3 most-complained of 21 XC90 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Volvo XC90 has 36 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 90 out of 100 — #3 highest of 21 XC90 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (18 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes and 3 injuries.

Complaints
36
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
24
22 city / 27 hwy

Top 2024 Volvo XC90 problems

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

  1. Electrical System18 (50%)
  2. Other8 (22%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras7 (19%)
  4. Engine5 (14%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain5 (14%)
  6. Brakes4 (11%)
  7. Airbags2 (6%)
  8. Lane Departure2 (6%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (6%)
  10. Fuel System1 (3%)
2024 Volvo XC90 complaints: complaints filed per month8Oct 2023Apr 2024Aug 2024Jun 2025Oct 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (8).

2024 Volvo XC90 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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 Car’s 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good4529425
2023Caution7039625
2024Avoid9036324
2025Avoid9529226

All Volvo XC90 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Volvo XC90 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Volvo XC90 ranks #3 of 21 among XC90 model years (Complaint Index 90/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 36 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volvo XC90?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (18 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (7 complaints), and engine (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 18,750 miles.
Does the 2024 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 Volvo XC90, most recently reported 2025, covering collision avoidance & cameras and seat belts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Volvo XC90?
EPA rates the 2024 Volvo XC90 at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. 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.