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2026 Volvo XC90

Plug-in hybridHybrid
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
97 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns1
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA6
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA27 mpg
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The 2026 Volvo XC90 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid midsize or large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the XC90 T8 AWD, is EPA-rated at 27 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 6 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
XC90 T8 AWDPlug-in hybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 34 and 107 kW 3-phase Sync.262727 (40 MPGe blended)33 mi electric555 h$2,850
XC90 B5 AWDHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion222724———$3,250
XC90 B6 AWDHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion202623———$3,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49772, 49611, 49610.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

R10329
11,469 vehicles
ProblemVolvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.RiskA loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.FixOwners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.
NHTSA campaign 25V392000reported Jun 12, 2025Volvo Car USA, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
6complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2026: 6

Most-cited components

Electrical System2
Back Over Prevention2
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unspecified1
Tires1

What owners describe

“Was driving on a freeway when tire pressure light came on and tire blew out a few minutes later. I could not see the events of what happened behind me, but when my tire blew I got over to the right shoulder as safely as possible to move out of the way of oncoming traffic on the freeway. This incident occurred after onl…”Sep 1, 2026 · Tires · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2026 Volvo XC90 PHEV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact refused to drive the vehicle due to the abnormal odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechan…”Aug 31, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling · NHTSA owner report
“While my own 2026 Volvo EX90 was in for warranty repair (air conditioning compressor failure, believed related to a recent over-the-air software update), the dealership provided me with a loaner vehicle that exhibits its own intermittent climate control malfunction: the air conditioning shuts off completely when the ve…”Aug 28, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆18%
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%

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Other XC90 model years

A

2027 Volvo XC90

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Volvo XC90

3 recalls · 27 complaints

B

2024 Volvo XC90

4 recalls · 34 complaints

F

2023 Volvo XC90

7 recalls · 39 complaints

F

2022 Volvo XC90

5 recalls · 29 complaints

F

2021 Volvo XC90

7 recalls · 35 complaints

F

2020 Volvo XC90

9 recalls · 30 complaints

D

2019 Volvo XC90

6 recalls · 41 complaints

B

2018 Volvo XC90

3 recalls · 50 complaints

F

2017 Volvo XC90

7 recalls · 77 complaints

F

2016 Volvo XC90

8 recalls · 198 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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