Volvo problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 2,043 safety complaints with NHTSA about Volvo vehicles in our database, and Volvo has issued 193 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 2,043
- Recalls
- 193
- Models
- 53
Volvo models with the most complaints
- XC90 · worst year 2016515 complaints
- XC60 · worst year 2022489 complaints
- S60 · worst year 2012295 complaints
- XC40 · worst year 2023207 complaints
- EX90 · worst year 202579 complaints
- 54 complaints
- 53 complaints
- 40 complaints
- 36 complaints
- 30 complaints
- 24 complaints
- 21 complaints
- 15 complaints
- 14 complaints
- 7 complaints
All Volvo models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC90 | 2005–2025 | 515 | 26 | 2016 |
| Volvo XC60 | 2009–2025 | 489 | 32 | 2022 |
| Volvo S60 | 2005–2025 | 295 | 30 | 2012 |
| Volvo XC40 | 2017–2025 | 207 | 13 | 2023 |
| Volvo EX90 | 2025–2026 | 79 | 3 | 2025 |
| Volvo S80 | 2005–2016 | 54 | 12 | — |
| Volvo XC70 | 2005–2016 | 53 | 10 | — |
| Volvo C70 | 2006–2013 | 48 | 2 | — |
| Volvo C40BEV | 2022–2025 | 40 | 6 | — |
| Volvo V60 | 2011–2025 | 36 | 16 | — |
| Volvo S90 | 2016–2025 | 30 | 13 | — |
| Volvo S40 | 2005–2011 | 25 | 3 | — |
| Volvo V60CC | 2011–2025 | 24 | 13 | — |
| Volvo C30 | 2007–2013 | 21 | 2 | — |
| Volvo V90CC | 2017–2025 | 21 | 9 | — |
| Volvo VNL | 2005–2025 | 15 | 61 | — |
| Volvo VN | 2005–2027 | 14 | 24 | — |
| Volvo XC60MHEV | 2023–2026 | 14 | 2 | — |
| Volvo EX30 | 2025–2026 | 10 | 3 | — |
| Volvo V70 | 2005–2016 | 10 | 4 | — |
| Volvo VNL (4) | 2023–2027 | 7 | 19 | — |
| Volvo V90 | 2017–2022 | 5 | 8 | — |
| Volvo XC60PHEV | 2020–2026 | 5 | 2 | — |
| Volvo XC90MHEV | 2026 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Volvo XC90PHEV | 2020–2026 | 4 | 2 | — |
| Volvo EX40 | 2025–2026 | 3 | 3 | — |
| Volvo S60CC | 2011–2018 | 2 | 3 | — |
| Volvo V60CCMHEV | 2026 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Volvo VNR | 2018–2025 | 2 | 17 | — |
| Volvo EX30CC | 2026 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Volvo S90MHEV | 2024 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Volvo S90PHEV | 2020–2025 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Volvo V50 | 2005–2011 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Volvo VAH | 2007–2026 | 1 | 20 | — |
| Volvo Wheb | 2013 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Volvo XC40BEV | 2021–2024 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Volvo XC40MHEV | 2026 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Volvo XC90H | 2021 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Volvo EC40 | 2025 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Volvo Redundant XC90MHEV | 2026 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Volvo S40N | 2010 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Volvo S60I | 2011–2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Volvo S60L | 2014–2020 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Volvo S60PHEV | 2020–2025 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Volvo S80L | 2009–2015 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Volvo V60PHEV | 2020–2025 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Volvo V90CCMHEV | 2026 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Volvo VHD | 2005–2027 | 0 | 38 | — |
| Volvo VNM | 2005–2017 | 0 | 23 | — |
| Volvo VNR (4) | 2025–2027 | 0 | 9 | — |
| Volvo Vnre (electric) | 2019–2025 | 0 | 7 | — |
| Volvo VNX | 2015–2020 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Volvo VT | 2007–2014 | 0 | 5 | — |
Recent Volvo recalls
Risk: Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Risk: A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology