2018 Volvo XC90 electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Volvo XC90 — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a serious safety concern involving a 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV. On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] CT, the vehicle experienced a sudden multi-system safety and actual brake failure while in a parking-lot/low-speed setting near [XXX} in Austin, Texas. The vehicle displayed multiple urgent…”
filed Jun 23, 2026
“My 2018 Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid experienced a catastrophic, premature component failure of the Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) propulsion system while driving. The ERAD unit suffered a total failure of internal bearings and sensors, completely disabling the electric rear wheel propulsion…”
filed Jun 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger…Campaign 21V273000 · Apr 21, 2021
- Software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the…Campaign 18V800000 · Nov 13, 2018
Electrical System problems in other XC90 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC90 | 6 | 22% |
| 2024 XC90 | 15 | 45% |
| 2023 XC90 | 9 | 23% |
| 2022 XC90 | 13 | 45% |
| 2021 XC90 | 8 | 25% |
| 2020 XC90 | 8 | 28% |
| 2019 XC90 | 11 | 29% |
| 2017 XC90 | 16 | 22% |
| 2016 XC90 | 56 | 29% |
| 2008 XC90 | 8 | 28% |
| 2007 XC90 | 14 | 37% |
| 2006 XC90 | 16 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Volvo XC90
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.