NHTSA Data Explorer

Volvo

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

Complaints

10,237

Active records

Recalls

352

Active records

TSBs

4,290

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

9

Injuries

517

Crashes

588

Fires

271

Top reported issues — Volvo

Click a category to expand its values.

Operating state

2,900

Condition issue

2,804

Engine behavior

1,848

Reporting mechanism

1,684

Performance issue

1,450

Fluid issue

1,062

Safety restraint issue

860

Driver assistance issue

847

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

696

Braking behavior

652

Access/entry issue

561

Noise

561

Thermal issue

531

Vibration/harshness

511

Electrical issue

478

Safety restraint behavior

452

Lighting behavior

427

Smell

355

Steering behavior

350

Starting behavior

270

Infotainment behavior

269

Powering on/off behavior

261

Ride/handling behavior

185

HVAC behavior

173

Recent change

120

Wiper/washer behavior

99

Electrified system issue

51

Charging behavior

22

Communication/network issue

20

Most-reported Volvo models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

XC90

1,499

2

S60

1,257

3

S80

953

4

V70

939

5

XC70

839

6

XC60

634

7

850

611

8

S70

593

9

S40

506

10

C70

233

11

960

197

12

XC40

194

13

940

127

14

740

93

15

240

82

Browse all Volvo models

All Volvo models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

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Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 VOLVO EX90

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Overall, we've been very happy with the EX90, but it's clear the vehicle is in desperate need of a comprehensive software update from Volvo. The issues we're experiencing don't appear to be hardware failures so much as recurring software-related problems. We've received intermittent propulsion system warnings, headlight system warnings, delayed accelerator response at times, and general electrical system sluggishness. The infotainment system can be slow to respond, and various vehicle…

2025 VOLVO XC40

Filed Jul 19, 2026


Mild hybrid vehicle that was purchased 4/20/2026. Volvo service states incident on 06/10/2026 was caused by vehicle running overnight in enclosed garage. Volvo also states that cause was due to item inserted into drivers seatbelt buckle. No warnings posted regarding this would cause the vehicle to turn on once car was parked and driver door shut and run continuously throughout the night in an enclosed garage. Volvo claims every time the driver door is opened, it shuts the engine off. This is…

2026 VOLVO XC40MHEV

Filed Jul 17, 2026


Crash

The contact owns a 2026 Volvo XC40MHEV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated while brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle crashed into a tree, causing frame damage to the vehicle. A Police report was filed. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.

2016 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jul 17, 2026


Piston rings inside the engine failed due to a known oil consumption issue with this model vehicle. The engine failed while the car was driving 85 mph and consequently slowed down to 15mph on the highway, leaving the owner of the car stranded alone on the highway. Volvo has a known fix for this issue and there was a class action lawsuit for it, but since it was settled, there was no recall. This is, in fact, a dangerous issue that is preventable. Additionally, the sunroof drains also leak.…

2015 VOLVO XC60

Filed Jul 17, 2026


Engine blew up while my daughter was driving due to excessive oil consumption. Issue known by Volvo but we bought the car in 2023 and the 8year warranty recall was just about to expire and we knew nothing about it. Very dangerous

2022 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jul 17, 2026


This is my 2nd Volvo xc90. Both models have turbo issues that is costly repairs. Volvo dealership also stated that turbo repairs usually are an issue in Volvo. My first Volvo was 2016 which had a turbo issue. Now my 2022 is now in shop due to turbo and oil spills on inside. There should be a recall.

2022 VOLVO XC60

Filed Jul 16, 2026


2 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2020 Volvo XC60 II. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera displayed a black screen. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle's speed independently accelerated. The contact's vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact stated that there were two additional occupants in the vehicle. The contact sustained pain in the right knee, no medical treatment was provided. The…

2022 VOLVO C40BEV

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Multiple recurring electronic, keyless entry, and drivability defects on my 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge, VIN [XXX]. The vehicle was purchased used through Vroom and financed by UACC. Serious problems existed prior to the factory warranty expiration in April 2026. Volvo San Francisco was made aware of the issues on multiple occasions but claimed they “could not replicate” the problems, apparently to avoid liability for what is clearly a lemon vehicle. A software update was performed but did not…

2024 VOLVO XC90

Filed Jul 14, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2024 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the contact about to exit the vehicle, the vehicle rolled forward unexpectedly and crashed into the vehicle in front. The contact stated that after striking that vehicle, the vehicle independently started reversing and struck a mailbox and some trees. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop until the rear of the vehicle struck the second tree. The contact stated that none of…

2007 VOLVO XC70

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Description of Safety Problem:This complaint is a formal report of an open safety recall remedy failure under NHTSA Campaign 21V800 (Volvo Recall R10136). On 7/8/2026, an authorized manufacturer dealership (Volvo Cars Palo Alto) replaced the driver's airbag module on my 2007 Volvo XC70. Prior to this mandatory safety service, the vehicle's Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) network functioned flawlessly with no dashboard warning lights. Shortly after picking up the vehicle, the SRS Service…

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.