KnownCarProblems2023 Volvo XC90 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo XC90, most often about the backup camera (32% of complaints). It is 9th of 22 XC90 model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2023 Volvo XC90 problems
Backup camera
13 complaints · 32%Parts named most often: rearview system braking, sensing system, warnings.
Electrical
10 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving to the residence, the air bag warning light, malfunction light, driverâs side turn signal, parking light, and daytime running light illuminated. The contact stated that the instrument cluster went blank. The contact stated that for…
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2023 Volvo XC90 on []. The vehicle was purchased from guaranteed motor cars in palos hills, il. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 39,019. The contact took the vehicle to…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 17%Driver assistance
7 complaints · 17%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, assist, blind spot detection.
Fuel system
6 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the low fuel warning light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated, lost motive power, and stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. After several attempts…
Brakes
5 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that before exiting the vehicle, he pressed the park button and the vehicle inadvertently started to reverse. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed but no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the gear shifter and…
Transmission
3 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2023 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that before exiting the vehicle, he pressed the park button and the vehicle inadvertently started to reverse. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed but no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the gear shifter and…
Steering
3 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Volvo XC90 recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 24, 2026. Owners may contact volvo carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10333. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning february 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25v282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25v282 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Full defect summary
Volvo 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."
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 27, 2025. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10320.
Full defect summary
Volvo 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."
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 19, 2024. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10259.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: The false warning message could prevent the detection of an actual e-call system failure, which could delay an emergency response during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the telematics and connectivity antenna module (tcam) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 16, 2023. Owners may contact volvo car's customer service 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10225.
Full defect summary
Volvo 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).
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) bcm2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 15, 2023. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10217.
Full defect summary
Volvo 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.
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 8, 2022. Owners may contact volvo car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo car's number for this recall is r10198.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Volvo XC90
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volvo XC90?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: backup camera (13 complaints); electrical (10 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo XC90 have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 23, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Volvo XC90?
- It is 9th of 22 XC90 model years by number of complaints, with 41 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.