2018 VOLVO V90CC Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 VOLVO V90CC has 7 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report problems with rear tail lights failing during rain and the automatic tailgate door closing unexpectedly. Several complaints describe tail lights malfunctioning due to moisture intrusion, causing warnings and loss of signal and brake lamps.
Common Issues- Rear tail light failure. Moisture enters the rear tail lights during rain, causing warnings for rear position light failure and brake malfunction errors on the dash. The brake and signal lamps stop working until the moisture dries, usually taking two to three days.
- Intermittent brake lights. The passenger rear brake light deactivates during rain when moisture collects inside the light housing. The brake light returns only after drying, with no way to reset the system manually.
- Automatic tailgate malfunction. The tailgate door closes unexpectedly without any button being pressed or remote involved. The door does not retract on contact and poses a serious safety hazard, especially to children. Owners report multiple incidents including one where the door struck a person in the head.
There is 1 recall affecting this vehicle related to the electrical system and software that impacts telematics and emergency response functions.
Recalls- Vehicle Connectivity Module software. Recall 18V800000 (NHTSA campaign number R39917) affects 17,548 vehicles including the 2018 V90CC. The software in the module can fail to provide GPS location to emergency responders during a crash, potentially delaying emergency aid. The fix involves a free software update available from dealers. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory was issued.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to safety defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state lemon law.
2018 VOLVO V90CC Summary
2018
Model Year
7
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
17548
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 VOLVO V90CC
17548 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Complaints
2018 VOLVO V90CC
ID: 2103517SERVICE BRAKES
During the rainy season, moisture found its way inside the right passenger real tail light, causing a “brake malfunction” error on the dash and deactivating the passenger rear brake light. After the moisture dries, the light comes back on but is intermittent. The light continues to malfunction during rainfall. This is a huge safety concern as there is no way to reset the system to turn on the brake light, unless the moisture dries.
2018 VOLVO V90CC
ID: 2103516ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
During the rainy season, moisture found its way inside the right passenger real tail light, causing a “brake malfunction” error on the dash and deactivating the passenger rear brake light. After the moisture dries, the light comes back on but is intermittent. The light continues to malfunction during rainfall. This is a huge safety concern as there is no way to reset the system to turn on the brake light, unless the moisture dries.
2018 VOLVO V90CC
ID: 2083665STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Automatic tailgate door, which was open for loading, randomly came down and struck me in the head. Door did not retract on contact but continued downward. No one was in vehicle. Neither keyfob or button were touched. I'm on blood thinners, this was a dangerous head injury. Could be extremely dangerous for children. This is second time this happened, but previously the door didnt hit me, I jumped back. This time, I was leaning in to load items. Again, I was just placing items in back. I was alone. Purse was in cart. There was no way any button on car or fob was pushed to close door. It closed on its own. Very dangerous!
2018 VOLVO V90CC
ID: 2083664STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Automatic tailgate door, which was open for loading, randomly came down and struck me in the head. Door did not retract on contact but continued downward. No one was in vehicle. Neither keyfob or button were touched. I'm on blood thinners, this was a dangerous head injury. Could be extremely dangerous for children. This is second time this happened, but previously the door didnt hit me, I jumped back. This time, I was leaning in to load items. Again, I was just placing items in back. I was alone. Purse was in cart. There was no way any button on car or fob was pushed to close door. It closed on its own. Very dangerous!
2018 VOLVO V90CC
ID: 2078371EXTERIOR LIGHTING
When it rains, I receive a warning that the rear position lights are failed. The left tail light stops working and I'm without a signal and brake lamp. This issue resolved its self when it's had time to dry, usually within two to three days.
2018 VOLVO V90CC
ID: 2078370ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When it rains, I receive a warning that the rear position lights are failed. The left tail light stops working and I'm without a signal and brake lamp. This issue resolved its self when it's had time to dry, usually within two to three days.
2018 VOLVO V90CC
ID: 2078369STRUCTURE:BODY
When it rains, I receive a warning that the rear position lights are failed. The left tail light stops working and I'm without a signal and brake lamp. This issue resolved its self when it's had time to dry, usually within two to three days.