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2022 Volvo XC90: common problems and reliability
One of the worst XC90 years.
One of the Volvo XC90 years to avoid. All XC90 years
116 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 XC90?The 2022 Volvo XC90 has 116 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag software/infotainment glitches (aaos): system crashes, laggy response, backup camera failures, frequent need for reboots. primarily affects 2022+ models.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Volvo XC90 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XC90 years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the XC90?
Across the 23 XC90 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2012) to 592 (2016). With 116 complaints, the 2022 XC90 sits above the model's median of 58.
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 XC90
engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Campaign 22V793000Volvo 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.
steering
Campaign 23V001000Volvo 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.
seat belts:critical fasteners
Campaign 23V827000Volvo 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.
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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation and powertrain.
- Very frequentSoftware/Infotainment glitches (AAOS)
System crashes, laggy response, backup camera failures, frequent need for reboots. Primarily affects 2022+ models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the XC90. See the full XC90 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used XC90 listings typically run $19,496–$39,767.
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