- The 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.
- The risk
- An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Volvo XC90 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Volvo XC90 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2023 for the critical fasteners.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical XC90 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Volvo XC90 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
- The risk
- The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.
- The problem
- Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
- The risk
- If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
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Volvo XC90: every year compared
All XC90 years2018 Volvo XC90 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo XC90 | 0 | 3 | A | |
| 2018 Acura MDX | 170 | 10 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Acura RDX | 78 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Cadillac XT5 | 67 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Infiniti QX60 | 38 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Porsche Macan | 0 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2018 Porsche Cayenne | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Land Rover Range Rover | 0 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 0 | 5 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Volvo XC90
Does the 2018 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Volvo XC90: critical fasteners (December 2023); software (April 2021); software (November 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Volvo XC90 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Volvo XC90 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo XC90 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo XC90 years have the most complaints?
2005 (223), 2006 (53), 2007 (38). See every Volvo XC90 year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Volvo XC90 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data