2022 VOLVO XC90 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 VOLVO XC90 has 2 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recall repair delays and concerns about the vehicle not emitting sound during certain driving modes, which they believe could create safety risks for pedestrians.
Common Issues
- Recall repair delay. Owners report that necessary parts for recall repairs were unavailable for an extended period, exceeding reasonable waiting times without resolution.
- Lack of pedestrian alert sounds. Vehicles do not produce sound in drive or hybrid modes at low speeds, potentially compromising pedestrian awareness. The manufacturer asserts compliance with federal sound requirements despite owner concerns.
The vehicle has 7 recalls affecting various systems including the electrical system, seat belts, steering, and engine control. These recalls address defects related to battery safety, seat belt anchorage, steering gear assembly, and engine software.
Recalls
- Traction battery short circuit. NHTSA recall 25V179000 affects 7,483 vehicles. A short circuit may occur in the high-voltage battery when fully charged and parked, increasing fire risk. Owners are advised not to charge vehicles until repair. Dealers will inspect, replace battery modules if needed, and update monitoring software at no charge.
- Seat belt fastener looseness. Recall 23V827000 covers 2,911 vehicles. Second-row seat belt buckle and anchor bolts may be improperly tightened, risking occupant restraint failure during crashes. Dealers will inspect and tighten bolts free of charge.
- Steering gear assembly screws. Recall 23V001000 involves 74 vehicles. Double screws may be stacked causing one to fall in the gearbox and potentially lock the steering, increasing crash risk. Steering gear will be replaced for free.
- Engine control module software error. Recall 22V793000 affects 15,674 vehicles. ECM software may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing loss of drive power as the battery depletes, which raises crash risk. Dealers will update the software at no cost.
Owners with ongoing safety defects, unresolved recall issues, or who have had repeated repairs may have rights under state lemon laws. They should consider consulting legal resources to understand their options.
2022 VOLVO XC90 Summary
2022
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
26142
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 VOLVO XC90
7483 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo 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.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
2022 VOLVO XC90
2911 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volvo 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.
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
2022 VOLVO XC90
74 vehicles affected
STEERING
Volvo 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.
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
2022 VOLVO XC90
15674 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Volvo 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.
Risk: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2022 VOLVO XC90
ID: 2111983UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I park my Volvo in my driveway which has a blind exit to a pedestrian sidewalk. When I start the car and put it in D or B mode, it does not make any sound. This happens in any of the vehicle modes including "Pure" electric where the ICE is not engaged unless the battery runs out. There is no way for oncoming pedestrians to hear the vehicle or to understand that it might pull out of the blind corner. According to the NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 141 "The final rule requires hybrid and electric vehicles to emit sound at minimum levels while the vehicle is stationary (although not when the vehicle is parked, i.e., when the transmission is in “park”), while in reverse, and while the vehicle is in forward motion up to 30 km/h. (sic) full compliance should be by September 1, 2020" Our 2022 XC90 T8 Recharge does not make any sound while stationary in N, D, or B tranmission modes or while in Hybrid or Pure drive modes. I see this as a serious safety issue and wanted to report it before I have an actual safety incident. Volvo claims that my vehicle is in compliance with all NHTSA safety standards. Their response is attached.
2022 VOLVO XC90
ID: 2101835ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo XC90. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V179000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.