2024 Volvo XC90

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2024 Volvo XC90 has 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: all of the electronics are malfunctioning, no navigation, possible airbag and seatbelt malfunction, warning lights on. i am concerned that all of the electronic safety systems are not working properly. internal sos button not working. herb chambers volvo in norwood, ma. service manager has confirmed.

4 crash reports 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

15 complaints

29%

• All of the electronics are malfunctioning, no navigation, possible airbag and seatbelt malfunction, warning lights on. I am concerned that all of the electronic safety systems are not working properly. Internal SOS button not working. Herb Chambers Volvo in Norwood, Ma. Service manager has confirmed
• We drove this vehicle to a family event in chicago. We pulled the vehicle out of the parking garage and pulled into a downtown street in front of a hotel to load the vehicle up. Once the family was loaded the vehicle up the car would not start it had 700 miles when it failed. we were stuck on a
• Installation of GeoTab Telematics devices on entire fleet of 2024 Volvos (regardless of model) resulted in sporadic, unplanned and random acceleration, engine revving, transmission shifting, switching from electric (hybrid mode) to gas mode. Vehicle lurches and surges.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“All of the electronics are malfunctioning, no navigation, possible airbag and seatbelt malfunction, warning lights on. I am concerned that all of the electronic safety systems are not working properly. Internal SOS button not working. Herb Chambers Volvo in Norwood, Ma. Service manager has confirmed”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

12 complaints

23%

• The contact owns a 2024 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while reversing, the audible back over warning alarm did not active as designed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated tha
• We drove this vehicle to a family event in chicago. We pulled the vehicle out of the parking garage and pulled into a downtown street in front of a hotel to load the vehicle up. Once the family was loaded the vehicle up the car would not start it had 700 miles when it failed. we were stuck on a
• Since purchasing this vehicle in October 2023 I have had multiple issues with the fuel door not opening, the turn indicator light not working, the backup cmera and sensors continue to engage the rear brake intervention system when there's nothing behind the vehicle.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2024 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while reversing, the audible back over warning alarm did not active as designed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated tha”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

6 complaints

12%

• Air conditioning is not working within one month of purchase. In 110 degree heat in Arizona , this is a safety issue. This has also occured on another new volvo xc90 in Austin , Texas. At least two failures on brand new volvo xc90.
• 1. When the air condition is turned on there is knocking/banging/thumping noise. It starts with a whinning noise and then gets thumping noise and then starts again with a whinning noise followed my a thumping noise. It can go over 15 to 20 mins and then stops and restarts again. Yes, it can easily b
• URGENT SAFETY CONCERN: Intermittent Total Loss of All Vehicle Audio Alerts This issue has occurred multiple times and poses a serious safety concern. While driving, the vehicle intermittently experiences a complete loss of all audio output. This includes: •Turn signal indicators •Hazard warning sou

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Air conditioning is not working within one month of purchase. In 110 degree heat in Arizona , this is a safety issue. This has also occured on another new volvo xc90 in Austin , Texas. At least two failures on brand new volvo xc90.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

5 complaints

10%

• Park fails to engage when pressing the P button adjacent to the shifter. It will, however, engage 100% of the time when applying additional pressure. The button doesn’t actually travel any further when applying the additional pressure, but park will engage. It’s even possible to push the button d
• The system that starts the vehicle, called a igs failed yet again. This failed at 700 miles in downtown chicago on the street blocking traffic. Now several months later today going on a trip and the vehicle dies in the middle of the street blocking traffic. Was unable to restart the vehicle again.
• After pushing "P" button to shift into park, the car moves slightly several seconds after the button is pushed. This can be a hazard if someone opens to door and the car then moves.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Park fails to engage when pressing the P button adjacent to the shifter. It will, however, engage 100% of the time when applying additional pressure. The button doesn’t actually travel any further when applying the additional pressure, but park will engage. It’s even possible to push the button d”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

• We drove this vehicle to a family event in chicago. We pulled the vehicle out of the parking garage and pulled into a downtown street in front of a hotel to load the vehicle up. Once the family was loaded the vehicle up the car would not start it had 700 miles when it failed. we were stuck on a
• The system that starts the vehicle, called a igs failed yet again. This failed at 700 miles in downtown chicago on the street blocking traffic. Now several months later today going on a trip and the vehicle dies in the middle of the street blocking traffic. Was unable to restart the vehicle again.
• 1. When the air condition is turned on there is knocking/banging/thumping noise. It starts with a whinning noise and then gets thumping noise and then starts again with a whinning noise followed my a thumping noise. It can go over 15 to 20 mins and then stops and restarts again. Yes, it can easily b

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“We drove this vehicle to a family event in chicago. We pulled the vehicle out of the parking garage and pulled into a downtown street in front of a hotel to load the vehicle up. Once the family was loaded the vehicle up the car would not start it had 700 miles when it failed. we were stuck on a ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 52 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: All of the electronics are malfunctioning, no navigation, possible airbag and seatbelt malfunction, warning lights on. I am concerned that all of the electronic safety systems are not working properly. Internal SOS button not working. Herb Chambers Volvo in Norwood, Ma. Service manager has confirmed
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The contact owns a 2024 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while reversing, the audible back over warning alarm did not active as designed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated tha
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Air conditioning is not working within one month of purchase. In 110 degree heat in Arizona , this is a safety issue. This has also occured on another new volvo xc90 in Austin , Texas. At least two failures on brand new volvo xc90.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: Park fails to engage when pressing the P button adjacent to the shifter. It will, however, engage 100% of the time when applying additional pressure. The button doesn’t actually travel any further when applying the additional pressure, but park will engage. It’s even possible to push the button d
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)