Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2018 Volvo XC90

Table 1 shows two common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2018 Volvo XC90. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (one problem).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volvo XC90


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2018 Volvo XC90

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

3 weeks ago we had the transmission module fail on our vehicle while it was being driven. According to Volvo forums, this is a multi-model year, multi vehicle issue for those with sunroofs. Accrding to the dealer in our case, the seal failed, and water runs into the compartment where the   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The car starting leaking water into the rear view mirror in June. This wouldn’t be much of an issue, but the cars computer system for drive assist is located in this area and has caused the car to malfunction in all areas.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Volvo XC90 model year vehicles:



XC90 Service Bulletins
XC90 Safety Recalls
XC90 Defect Investigations