Volvo XC90 owners have reported 391 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 27 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (269 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's software (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The vehicle is subject to NHTSA recall 25v-282 for a rearview camera failure that increases the risk of a crash. First repair attempt (August 15, 2025): a Volvo dealership performed the prescribed software update but failed to fix the safety defect. Read details...
*with the bowers & wilkins sound system* twice within 1400 miles, there was a loud "pop" sound from the speakers followed by no sound from any portion of the vehicle. The pop sounded like a window or the sunroof shattered. Read details...
When we were driving on street, the dash board black out and the car completely stop. Can't tell what speed,and all other warning signal. Re-started the car but only can go miles/hr the dashboard still black out. Get towed to the Volvo dealer . They still can't find out what is problem. Read details...
I was driving on the freeway and there was a slight thumping noise and the electrical systems failed and shutdown in a second. The power was lost and the vehicle came to a sudden halt. Luckily I was on the right side of the road and I had pulled over to the side of the road. Read details...
I purchased my new 2019 Volvo Xc90 on December 15, 2018. On the morning of December 29, 2018 I was with my two children when there was a malfunction with the vehicle key recognition system which allows for the vehicle to start. My vehicle gave me the error �vehicle key not found. Read details...