Is the 2025 Volvo XC90 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Volvo XC90 ranks #2 of 21 among XC90 model years (Complaint Index 95/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 29 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo XC90?

The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (11 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints), and brakes (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 4,500 miles.

Does the 2025 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volvo XC90, most recently reported 2025, covering collision avoidance & cameras.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Volvo XC90?

EPA rates the 2025 Volvo XC90 at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2025 Volvo XC90 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

95/100

#2 most-complained of 21 XC90 years

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

The 2025 Volvo XC90 has 29 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 95 out of 100 — #2 highest of 21 XC90 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is collision avoidance & cameras (11 complaints, 38% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints: 29
Recalls: 2
Crashes / fires: 5 / 0
Injuries / deaths: 1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 26; 23 city / 27 hwy

2025 Volvo XC90 recalls

2 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.

2025 Volvo XC90 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 23 MPG
Highway: 27 MPG
Combined: 26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,050; 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.

2025 compared with other XC90 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2023	Caution	70	39	6	25
2024	Avoid	90	36	3	24
2025	Avoid	95	29	2	26

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Volvo XC90 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Volvo XC90 ranks #2 of 21 among XC90 model years (Complaint Index 95/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 29 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo XC90?: The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (11 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints), and brakes (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 4,500 miles.
Does the 2025 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?: Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volvo XC90, most recently reported 2025, covering collision avoidance & cameras.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Volvo XC90?: EPA rates the 2025 Volvo XC90 at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.