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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2022 Volvo XC90 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
29
Latest campaign
Jun 12, 2025

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic1Jun 12, 2025
Electrical system1Mar 24, 2025
Seat belts1Dec 7, 2023
Steering1Jan 5, 2023
Engine and engine cooling1Oct 20, 2022

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 12, 2025Latest campaign
Jun 12, 202525V392000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist electric

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V392000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
Xc90phev
Campaign
NHTSA 25V392000 · Jun 12, 2025
Mar 24, 202525V179000

Electrical system: software

A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V179000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
Xc90
Campaign
NHTSA 25V179000 · Mar 24, 2025
Dec 7, 202323V827000

Seat belts: critical fasteners

An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V827000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
Xc90
Campaign
NHTSA 23V827000 · Dec 7, 2023
Jan 5, 202323V001000

Steering

A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V001000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
Xc90
Campaign
NHTSA 23V001000 · Jan 5, 2023
Oct 20, 202222V793000

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

The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V793000
What's wrong
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.
Filed under
Xc90
Campaign
NHTSA 22V793000 · Oct 20, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: Xc90phev, Xc90. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component29

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
29Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system1345000
Fuel/propulsion system931000
Engine621000
Unknown or other517000
Lane departure27000
Back over prevention27000
Air bags13000
Engine and engine cooling13010
Power train13000
Service brakes13000
Forward collision avoidance13000
Seat belts13000
Seats13000
Wheels13000
Latches/locks/linkages13000

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names XC90 T5 Awd, XC90 T5 FWD, XC90 T6 Awd, XC90 T8 Recharge.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “This is my 2nd Volvo xc90. Both models have turbo issues that is costly repairs. Volvo dealership also stated that turbo repairs usually are an issue in Volvo. My first Volvo was 2016 which had a turbo issue.”

    Filed 07/17/2026 · ODI 11751217
  • Lane departure

    “The electrical/infotainment display failure causes the factory rearview camera image not to display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.”

    Filed 05/04/2026 · ODI 11735479
  • Electrical system

    “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…”

    Filed 02/25/2026 · ODI 11720490

Other Volvo XC90 model years

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2022 Volvo XC90 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo XC90 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Volvo XC90. The most recent, 25V392000 (reported June 12, 2025), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Volvo XC90?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 29 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Volvo XC90?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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