2024 Volvo XC90 problems & reliability
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Volvo XC90, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
3 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 17 | 47% |
| Unknown / Other | 8 | 22% |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 17% |
| Power Train | 5 | 14% |
| Engine | 4 | 11% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 16 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Vehicle was stopped at a stop light with brake pedal pressed. Car started rolling with brake pedal pushed and repeatedly pushing the brake pedal did nothing! Car jerked three times and responded to pressing the park button. Once in park, I noticed that all warning lights came including brake warnings but the car would…”
Electrical System · filed Sep 16, 2026
“COMPONENT / SYSTEM: Sunroof drainage system — left front sunroof drain hose and sunroof tub. The vehicle and the component are available for inspection on request. WHAT HAPPENED: On or about July 6, 2026 I observed water entering the passenger compartment at the right rear interior quarter trim panel, visible on…”
Structure · filed Sep 14, 2026
“My 2024 Volvo XC90 has experienced complete battery and electrical failure three times in approximately ten months. The failure pattern is identical each time. The battery discharges fully with no prior warning. A jump start restores power briefly, but the vehicle does not hold a charge and shuts down again, so it…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
80 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Volvo XC90. The 10 most recent:
This is a Technical Journal: Chirping noise from engine during engine shutoff. Replace both front camshaft seals
36551.6.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software.
36899.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: Check engine light and DTC - ECM P061C48/P060C48. Change engine oil and filter.
36920.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: Google acceptance required for SW 3.0.3. Software download.
36926.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: LR PHEV IGM P060700/P061A00 Control Module Performance DTCs. Software download
36831.5.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: MY23+, ICUP - scratchy sound on Premium Sound Audio; AUD faults. Replace the AUD unit.
36743.3.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 18, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IEM P0A4000. Erase DTC. -Let the vehicle go to "Abandoned mode" - this can take up to 20 minutes. -Perform a new VIDA readout
36905.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2024
This is a Technical Journal. If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service.
31698.3.3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 16, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: Fuel Door Won't Open. Using the key fob buttons: â ¢ Press the lock button â ¢ Wait approximately 10 seconds â ¢ Press the unlock button
36857.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 16, 2024
This is a Technical Journal: Message in DIM, DTC TCM P288772 set. Download improved TCM software.
36754.2.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 14, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2024 Volvo XC90 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2024 Volvo XC90?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.