KnownCarProblems2025 Volvo XC90 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volvo XC90, most often about the backup camera (24% of complaints). It is 16th of 22 XC90 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2025 Volvo XC90 problems
Backup camera
7 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: sensing system, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the safety alert audible sounds failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the alerts failed to provide an audible alert. The contact turned off the vehicle and started and the system independently reset.…
Electrical
7 complaints · 24%The contact owns a 2025 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving through a residential area at 35 MPH, the vehicle independently slowed down with the message "engine has now stopped" displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the safety alert audible sounds failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the alerts failed to provide an audible alert. The contact turned off the vehicle and started and the system independently reset.…
Driver assistance
7 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, lane keep, assist.
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving through a construction zone at an undisclosed speed, the lane-keeping assist malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to become erratic, which required the contact to forcefully engage the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle. There was no…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 17%Brakes
4 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2025 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 15 MPH, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not come to a complete stop as intended. No warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he drove up a hill in order to come to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 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."
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 2025 Volvo XC90
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo XC90?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: backup camera (7 complaints); electrical (7 complaints); driver assistance (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo XC90 have?
- 2 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 2025 a bad year for the Volvo XC90?
- It is 16th of 22 XC90 model years by number of complaints, with 29 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.