Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Volvo XC90
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Volvo XC90 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 31 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V179000 High-Voltage Battery May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V827000 Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Not Tightened Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V001000 Steering Wheel May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V793000 Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 3 complaints
- Lane Departure 2 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Volvo XC90 shows average reliability, with several complaints regarding the electrical and fuel systems. While not overwhelming, these issues suggest potential reliability concerns over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 15,000–30,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| engine | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake fluid replacement
- tire rotation and alignment
- cabin air filter replacement
- coolant system flush
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- check engine light on
- difficulty starting engine
- irregular fuel gauge behavior
- malfunctioning electronic controls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Volvo XC90 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.