Model year 2022 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2022 Volvo XC90: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Volvo XC90 at 22–27 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 31 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

22–27

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as XC90PHEV.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volvo dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Volvo XC90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2022 Volvo XC90, newest first.

Service brakes and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V392000 Reported Jun 12, 2025

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10329)
Components: Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Electric: Control module: Software
Units affected: 11,469 (estimate)
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V179000 Reported Mar 24, 2025

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10312)
Components: Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery; Electrical system: Software
Units affected: 7,483 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 23V827000 Reported Dec 7, 2023

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10259)
Units affected: 2,911 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering

NHTSA 23V001000 Reported Jan 5, 2023

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10213)
Units affected: 74 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm)

NHTSA 22V793000 Reported Oct 20, 2022

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10198)
Units affected: 15,674 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Volvo XC90 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Volvo XC90 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
XC90 T5	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	21/30/25 mpg	—	$3,300	361
XC90 T5 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/28/23 mpg	—	$3,550	380
XC90 T6 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/27/22 mpg	—	$3,750	405
XC90 T8 AWD Recharge	2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium and Electricity / Electricity	26/28/27 mpg 55 MPGe on electricity	18 mi	$3,050	197
XC90 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range	2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium and Electricity / Electricity	25/27/26 mpg 66 MPGe on electricity	36 mi	$3,150	131

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Volvo XC90 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Volvo XC90 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2022 Volvo XC90 T5 AWD SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.9%	Standard
2022 Volvo XC90 T5 FWD SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	19.1%	Standard
2022 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.9%	Standard
2022 Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Volvo XC90 owner complaints

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo XC90, most recently on Oct 24, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Volvo XC90 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	14
Fuel/propulsion system	10
Engine	6
Unknown or other	5
Back over prevention: Warnings	2
Lane departure: Blind spot detection	2
Air bags	1
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking	1
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera	1
Child seat: Harness retainer/chest clip	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Volvo XC90 model years

Volvo XC90 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 XC90	23–25 mpg	—	—	5/5
2026 XC90	23–27 mpg	1	8	5/5
2025 XC90	23–27 mpg	3	29	5/5
2024 XC90	23–27 mpg	4	37	5/5
2023 XC90	22–27 mpg	7	41	5/5
2021 XC90	22–27 mpg	7	42	5/5
2020 XC90	21–27 mpg	9	34	5/5
2019 XC90	22–25 mpg	6	42	5/5
2018 XC90	23–27 mpg	3	52	5/5
2017 XC90	22–25 mpg	7	82	5/5
2016 XC90	22–25 mpg	8	198	5/5

All Volvo XC90 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Volvo models

2022 Volvo C40 2022 Volvo S60 2022 Volvo S90 2022 Volvo V60 2022 Volvo V90 2022 Volvo XC40 2022 Volvo XC60

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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