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2018 Volvo XC90 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 51 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Moderate Reported Activity — 2018 Volvo XC90

The 2018 Volvo XC90 shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
51
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Volvo XC90 (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volvo dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Electrical System: Software
The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #21V273000
🔧 Electrical System: Software
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #18V800000
🔧 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.
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…
NHTSA #23V827000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Volvo XC90

Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
11
Service Brakes
6
Unknown Or Other
6
Power Train
5
Structure
4
Fuel/propulsion System
3
Engine
3
Visibility/wiper
3
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Volvo XC90 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 3 complaints 2013 11 complaints 2014 4 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 198 complaints 2017 81 complaints 2018 51 complaints 2019 42 complaints 2020 34 complaints 2021 19 complaints 2022 30 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Volvo XC90

Is the 2018 Volvo XC90 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Volvo XC90 has 3 recall campaigns and 51 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2018 Volvo XC90 have?
The 2018 Volvo XC90 has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo XC90?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Volvo XC90 are: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Volvo XC90 safe to buy?
The 2018 Volvo XC90 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volvo XC90 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volvo XC90 are: 2012, 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.