2022 Volvo V90: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker V90 years.
3 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 V90?The 2022 Volvo V90 has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and vehicle speed control. Owners most often flag engine reliability concerns: specific worry about the long-term reliability of the complex t6 twin-charged engine and supercharger failures, though not described as ubiquitous. broader concern that post-2016 "drive-e" engines are less reliable than older volvo powertrains.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Volvo V90 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other V90 years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the V90?
Across the 10 V90 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 27 (1998). With 3 complaints, the 2022 V90 sits about the same as the model's median of 3.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 V90
electrical system:software
Campaign 25V179000Volvo 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.
back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V282000Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V908000Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment among owners, characterized by deep emotional attachment and high satisfaction. The vehicle is consistently praised for its stunning design, exceptional interior quality, and supreme long-distance comfort.
- RecurrentEngine Reliability Concerns
Specific worry about the long-term reliability of the complex T6 twin-charged engine and supercharger failures, though not described as ubiquitous. Broader concern that post-2016 "Drive-E" engines are less reliable than older Volvo powertrains.
Owner insights cover all generations of the V90. See the full V90 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used V90 listings typically run $50,887–$59,339.
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