The 2022 Volvo XC90 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 26,142 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
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…
SEAT BELTS23V8270002023-12-072,911 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
STEERING23V0010002023-01-0574 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22V7930002022-10-2015,674 affected
Defect
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence
The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
ENGINE
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
2
AIR BAGS
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
1
CHILD SEAT:HARNESS RETAINER/CHEST CLIP
1
Total complaints46
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The electrical/infotainment display failure causes the factory rearview camera image not to display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. The center infotainment display on my 2022 volvo xc90 intermittently goes completely black and remains inoperable for days at a time. When the screen is…”
“The electrical/infotainment display failure causes the factory rearview camera image not to display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. The center infotainment display on my 2022 volvo xc90 intermittently goes completely black and remains inoperable for days at a time. When the screen is…”
“The electrical/infotainment display failure causes the factory rearview camera image not to display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. The center infotainment display on my 2022 volvo xc90 intermittently goes completely black and remains inoperable for days at a time. When the screen is…”
“In the middle of a cold snowstorm the screen froze and started glitching. As I was trying to change the drive mode to all wheel drive the esc off button triggered and esc stayed off without awd mode and screen was unresponsive. Had to pull over and turn car off and back on for screen to reset.”
“My car is a 2022 volvo hybrid t8, 6-passenger xc90. I purchased the suv in august of 2023 as a "certified pre-owned" vehicle with only 17,923 miles on it at the time of purchase. This suv has been fine until within the last two to three months (july-sept. 2025). Now, in sept. Of 2025, my suv only…”
“My car is a 2022 volvo hybrid t8, 6-passenger xc90. I purchased the suv in august of 2023 as a "certified pre-owned" vehicle with only 17,923 miles on it at the time of purchase. This suv has been fine until within the last two to three months (july-sept. 2025). Now, in sept. Of 2025, my suv only…”
“My car is a 2022 volvo hybrid t8, 6-passenger xc90. I purchased the suv in august of 2023 as a "certified pre-owned" vehicle with only 17,923 miles on it at the time of purchase. This suv has been fine until within the last two to three months (july-sept. 2025). Now, in sept. Of 2025, my suv only…”
“I park my volvo in my driveway which has a blind exit to a pedestrian sidewalk. When I start the car and put it in d or b mode, it does not make any sound. This happens in any of the vehicle modes including "pure" electric where the ice is not engaged unless the battery runs out. There is no way…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Volvo XC90 as of
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