Model year 2026 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Volvo XC90: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Volvo XC90 at 23–27 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

23–27

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 XC90MHEV, 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.

2026 Volvo XC90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 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

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

2026 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.

2026 Volvo XC90 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
XC90 B5 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/27/24 mpg	—	$3,400	369
XC90 B6 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/26/23 mpg	—	$3,550	393
XC90 T8 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium and Electricity / Electricity	26/27/27 mpg 58 MPGe on electricity	33 mi	$3,050	137

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.

2026 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.

2026 Volvo XC90 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2026 VOLVO XC90 SUV MHEV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.9%	No
2026 VOLVO XC90 T8 SUV PHEV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	No

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.

2026 Volvo XC90 owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Volvo XC90, most recently on Oct 12, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Volvo XC90 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera	2
Electrical system	2
Engine	2
Fuel/propulsion system	2
Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control	1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	1
Power train	1
Tires	1
Unknown or other	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
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
2022 XC90	22–27 mpg	5	31	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 2026 Volvo models

2026 Volvo EC40 2026 Volvo EX30 2026 Volvo EX40 2026 Volvo EX90 2026 Volvo S90 2026 Volvo V60 2026 Volvo V90 2026 Volvo XC40 2026 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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