2019 Volvo XC90 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Volvo XC90 holds 0 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 0 per year. XC90 years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Critical fasteners, Steering, and Fuses and circuit breakers.

2012 Volvo XC90 — Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 XC90 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Volvo XC90. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (6)

Recall seat belts, critical fasteners 2023-12-07 · NHTSA campaign 23V827000

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.

Remedy 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.

Recall Steering 2023-01-05 · NHTSA campaign 23V001000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.

Recall electrical system, wiring, fuses and circuit breakers 2021-06-02 · NHTSA campaign 21V414000

Summary Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.

Remedy Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.

Recall electrical system, software 2021-04-21 · NHTSA campaign 21V273000

Summary Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.

Remedy Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.

Recall forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking 2020-03-12 · NHTSA campaign 20V144000

Summary Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.

Recall electrical system, software 2018-11-13 · NHTSA campaign 18V800000

Summary 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.

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 Volvo XC90 T5 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2019 Volvo XC90 T5 SUV FWD	Not rated	5 stars	5 stars	Not rated
2019 Volvo XC90 T6 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2019 Volvo XC90 T8 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
XC90 all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	27	23 MPG	$3450
XC90 all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	19	26	22 MPG	$3650
XC90 all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	24	27	25 MPG / 490 mi range	$3200
XC90 front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	21	29	24 MPG	$3300

Specs and fitment

Second generation (SPA), 2015–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (2.0L) , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 235/60R18, 235/55R19; optional 275/45R20+ (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V308000 covers certain 2016 XC90 vehicles. Exposure to heat and humidity may crack the engine coolant bleeder hose and leak coolant; if unnoticed, coolant may accumulate in catalytic-converter heat-shield insulation and catch fire when the vehicle is stationary. Recall 16V268000 covers certain 2016 XC90 vehicles where the overhead sunroof switch may not be adequately recessed and can be pressed unintentionally so the sunroof fully closes. Recall 23V827000 covers certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles where second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Volvo XC90 reliable?

Is the 2019 Volvo XC90 more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2019 Volvo XC90 been recalled?

The 2019 Volvo XC90 has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Volvo XC90?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2019 Volvo XC90 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Volvo XC90 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Volvo XC90 is 23.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Volvo XC90 take?

P2 (2012-2014) 3.2L lists 0W-30/5W-30 (~7.2 qt); SPA (2015-on) 2.0L lists 0W-20 (~6 qt).

What does recall 19V308000 cover on the XC90?

Certain 2016 XC90 vehicles: heat and humidity may crack the engine coolant bleeder hose and cause a leak that can lead to a fire risk if unnoticed—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.

What tire sizes does the SPA XC90 use?

OEM sizes include 235/60R18 and 235/55R19; larger optional sizes such as 275/45R20 also appear by trim.