2023 Volvo V90: common problems
The maker issued 98 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 98
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.
- Navigation Map View in DIM Swiping Sideways
- Creaking noise from right engine pad
- CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP
- IHU General Issues
- ICUP, Upper & Lower bar in CSD not visible
- ERS or preconditioning fails + message in VC App
- Software Update Fails and VIDA Can?t Connect, VGM Unresponsive
- Call button in the OHC might not be lit
- WPC (Wireless Phone Charger) charging information
- DIM message ?Parking brake service required?
- VC App
PHEV Scheduled Charging Turned Off
NHTSA lists 98 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volvo V90?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 98 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Volvo V90?
NHTSA lists 98 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Volvo V90 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2023 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.