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2023 Volvo XC90: common problems and reliability
One of the worst XC90 years.
One of the Volvo XC90 years to avoid. All XC90 years
120 owner complaints, most about back over prevention. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 XC90?The 2023 Volvo XC90 has 120 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are back over prevention and electrical 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 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Volvo XC90 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XC90 years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the XC90?
Across the 23 XC90 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2012) to 592 (2016). With 120 complaints, the 2023 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 2023 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.
service brakes, hydraulic
Campaign 23V012000Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
electrical system
Campaign 23V188000Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be falsely detected for the emergency call system (e-call) and display "e-Call Service Required" in the driver information module (DIM).
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.
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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
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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