NHTSA Data Explorer

Volvo

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

Complaints

10,390

Active records

Recalls

356

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

10

Injuries

528

Crashes

604

Fires

274

Top reported issues — Volvo

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

3,036

Operating state

2,951

Engine behavior

1,873

Reporting mechanism

1,698

Performance issue

1,509

Fluid issue

1,095

Driver assistance issue

896

Safety restraint issue

877

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

704

Braking behavior

684

Access/entry issue

578

Noise

563

Thermal issue

541

Vibration/harshness

515

Electrical issue

502

Safety restraint behavior

469

Lighting behavior

430

Smell

360

Steering behavior

359

Infotainment behavior

350

Powering on/off behavior

278

Starting behavior

273

Ride/handling behavior

191

HVAC behavior

184

Recent change

122

Wiper/washer behavior

105

Electrified system issue

92

Charging behavior

27

Communication/network issue

23

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

1,543

2

V70

1,506

3

S60

1,293

4

S80

1,010

5

XC60

642

6

850

635

7

S70

633

8

S40

551

9

XC70

531

10

C70

301

11

960

224

12

XC40

203

13

XC40 Recharge

151

14

940

135

15

V40

116

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.

2024 VOLVO XC90

Filed Oct 22, 2026


While driving 45-50 miles per hour on a large main street in orange county with a car 6-7 car lengths ahead and the Volvo XC90 automatically forced the vehicle to stop on a dime for no apparent reason. Everyone in the car was thrown forward into the locking seatbelts. Thankfully no one was injured.

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed Oct 22, 2026


I was sold a car with is not safe for me to drive and didn’t know it. It at one time had a safety recall and whoever at the the time never had it repaired but it has outdated piston rings that leads to progressive oil consumption, it’s misfiring and leads to catastrophic engine failure. It’s just don’t feel safe to drive in I’m disabled & can’t afford for new engine or one to be rebuilt and sure can’t afford to be broke down on the road because of my health. Is there any help you can get me to…

2004 VOLVO V70

Filed Oct 21, 2026


This vehicle, a 2004 V70 wagon, is exhibiting the exact safety defect described in Campaign 09V483000 / R220 (fuel odor, leaking flange, residual pressure loss). But because my VIN is not specifically on the list (it has been registered in CT, not in a warm climate), Volvo is refusing to fix. It is clear that this vehicle has the issue described in the recall (the top of the tank has been visualized). The issue started in January 2026 and has steadily worsened. With the amount of gasoline…

2026 VOLVO EX30

Filed Oct 20, 2026


I am reporting an unexpected automatic emergency-braking event involving my 2026 Volvo EX30. On XXX, I was driving uphill on [XXX] near [XXX]. The street was narrow because of parked cars on both sides, and a black SUV was approaching downhill in the opposite direction. I deliberately slowed down and was proceeding cautiously as the two vehicles passed each other. The EX30 suddenly applied the brakes very hard on its own and gave a loud collision/braking warning. The braking lasted only a…

2023 VOLVO C40BEV

Filed Oct 20, 2026


On October 20, 2026, while driving my 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge to work, the center infotainment touchscreen and the navigation map portion of the instrument display behind the steering wheel unexpectedly went black. The speedometer and EV power gauge remained visible. The displays were black for approximately 15 seconds before the Volvo logo appeared and the infotainment system began rebooting. Full operation returned approximately two minutes after the initial outage. I did not initiate the…

2020 VOLVO S60

Filed Oct 19, 2026


I own a 2020 Volvo S60 Momentum with approximately 58,000 miles. I am reporting a sunroof drainage system failure that caused extensive water intrusion and damage to electrical components. In October 2026, Volvo Cars of Brooklyn inspected my vehicle and confirmed in writing: Drains clogged causing water intrusion. The Volvo technician removed the seats and carpeting and discovered significant water accumulation beneath the carpeting, mold buildup, a corroded audio module, corroded wiring…

2022 VOLVO C40BEV

Filed Oct 19, 2026


COMPONENT / SYSTEM FAILURE: HVAC air recirculation fails to remain active. Following Volvo AAOS software update 5.0.5, manual recirculation enforces a hard timeout, opening the fresh-air flap every 7 to 20 minutes depending on climate variables. The component operates according to modified code but is flawed by design. Evidence of widespread consumer complaints regarding this defect can be found published online by owners on the public automotive research forums located at [XXX] and [XXX].…

2022 VOLVO XC90

Filed Oct 19, 2026


My 2022 Volvo XC90 (VIN: [XXX]) has a recurring failure of the center touchscreen display, which controls the climate system. Almost daily, the display shuts off while I’m driving and does not reboot. When it fails, I cannot use the heat, the windshield defroster, or the defogger. As cold weather sets in, this is a serious visibility and safety hazard. On XXX, at approximately 35,400 miles, I took the vehicle to the authorized Volvo dealership in [XXX] (repair order #XXX). I paid approximately…

2025 VOLVO EX90

Filed Oct 18, 2026


I am reporting repeated total electrical failures in my 2025 Volvo EX90 that create a serious safety concern, particularly regarding access to and escape from the vehicle. The vehicle has repeatedly become completely unresponsive, with the dashboard, headlights and interior lights dead. In the latest incident, this occurred approximately 15 minutes after parking at home. The alarm sounded for around 10 minutes before stopping, but the vehicle remained completely dead. The key fob, key card and…

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed Oct 18, 2026


As soon as I bought the car heading home . They put oil in car and by time I got home the car had consumed at least a qrt , it misfired And seemed to lose power and didn’t think I would make it home before breaking down but luckily I did . I did research and Called Volvo of Cool Springs, they checked the data base and told me that previous owner had never had the piston rings updated and would cause high oil consumption leading to catastrophic engine failure & would have to have engine rebuilt…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.