Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. For the first-generation P28 platform (2003-2014), long-term owners express strong affection, praising its sturdiness, high-quality feel, and relative mechanical simplic
Best version
For the second generation, the T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid in higher trims (Inscription, Ultra) is most frequently discussed and recommended for its blend of performance and efficiency. The Bowers & Wilkins audio system is specifically highl
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2021 | 52 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2019 | 111 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2018 | 135 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2017 | 220 | 0 | engine |
| 2016 | 583 | 0 | engine |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | steering |
| 2010 | 12 | 3 | fuel/propulsion system |
| 2007 | 38 | 2 | electrical system |
| 2006 | 53 | 3 | electrical system |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices8 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2010 · steeringcampaign 11V286000
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XC90 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010. THE POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE OIL PIPE CONNECTION AT THE STEERING GEAR VALVE HOUSING.
2010 · fuel system, gasoline:deliverycampaign 10V147000
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC90 VEHICLES. A LEAK MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE LINE AND A CONNECTOR.
2010 · equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)campaign 10V566000
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
2007 · equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)campaign 10V566000
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
2007 · visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac systemcampaign 07V563000
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MAY RECEIVE A 'SHUT-DOWN SIGNAL' FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AFTER IGNITION KEY INSERTION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE (INCLUDING THE DEFROSTER) DURING THAT DRIVING C
2006 · steering:linkages:tie rod assemblycampaign 06V155000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT.
2006 · equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)campaign 10V566000
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
2006 · visibility:windshield wiper/washercampaign 06V144000
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD PRIOR TO MOVING, THE WIPER ARM MIGHT SLIP ON ITS DRIVESHAFT, RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE WIPERS FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Specifications
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Version
2.0 B6 (300 Hp) Mild Hybrid AWD Geartronic
From 2024-2026
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