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2018 Volvo XC90

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2018 Volvo XC90, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2018 Volvo XC90 has 3 NHTSA recalls on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2018 Volvo XC90 recalls (3)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will update the rear seat control display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10093.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.

2018 Volvo XC90 owner complaints (0)

No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2018 Volvo XC90.

Checking a used Volvo XC90 before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2018 XC90 in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular XC90's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

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2018 Volvo XC90 — questions and answers

Does the 2018 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?+

Our check found 3 NHTSA recalls associated with the 2018 Volvo XC90. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

How many complaints does the 2018 Volvo XC90 have?+

NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2018 Volvo XC90 in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2018 Volvo XC90 safe?+

NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2018 Volvo XC90. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.

How do I check a 2018 Volvo XC90 VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a Volvo free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Volvo dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.