AI Damage2018 Volvo V90CC: common problems
Owners of the 2018 Volvo V90CC filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and electrical system. The maker issued 190 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 190
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 43% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 29% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 29% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 5 Lane departure 14% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 14% of all complaints
- Structure: 3 complaints (43% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (29% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 51.
- Exterior lighting: 2 complaints (29% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Lane departure: 1 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 51 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I was hit head on mostly drivers side. Car totaled. I went by ambulance to hospital. Air bags did not deploy. Contacted Vovlo. They seem indifferent
During the rainy season, moisture found its way inside the right passenger real tail light, causing a “brake malfunction” error on the dash and deactivating the passenger rear brake light. After the moisture dries, the light comes back on but is intermittent. The light continues to malfunction during rainfall.
Automatic tailgate door, which was open for loading, randomly came down and struck me in the head. Door did not retract on contact but continued downward. No one was in vehicle. Neither keyfob or button were touched. I'm on blood thinners, this was a dangerous head injury. Could be extremely dangerous for children.
The left tail light stops working and I'm without a signal and brake lamp. This issue resolved its self when it's had time to dry, usually within two to three days.
Rear Position Light Malfunction on my 2018 Volvo V90 CC. The winter finally came yesterday and it rained the whole night. After I started the car in the following morning and drove for around 2 minutes, the warning popped up.
The blind spot on the drivers side hasn't worked. On the passenger's side it works fine. When asked approximate dates? well multiple times-frequently but I will say the most recent was July 3, 2024 for the tailgate I was the only hurt.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,591 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 24% least complained about).
On average one model year of the V90CC has 2 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in DIM "Car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not working, please follow advice for detecting key
- This is a Technical Journal
Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
- This is a Technical Journal
Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
- This is a Technical Journal
Panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap
- This is a Technical Journal
Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
- This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any…
This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior…
- This is a Technical Journal
If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the rattling noise comes from the roller blind, similar to the noise in…
- This is a Technical Journal
Text plus 1 jpg and 1 mp4 file -- If there is a strange chafing or creaking noise when turning the steering wheel, follow the advice under Service.
- This is a Technical Journal
Text plus TJI-516730-1_1_0 Headliner, squeak/rattle noise If a squeaking noise can be heard from the headlining around the sun roof, see instructions under Service referring to TJI-516730-1_1_0
- This is a TJ - Text plus 2 jpeg files and 1 mp4 file - If customer complains of the hood being hard to…
This is a TJ - Text plus 2 jpeg files and 1 mp4 file - If customer complains of the hood being hard to close or "Open Hood" DIM message, please follow advice under "service". And before replacing any parts, follow the…
- This is a Technical Journal
Vehicle type and platform identification.
- This is a TJ - Text plus 2 jpeg files and 1 mp4 file - If customer complains of the hood being hard to…
This is a TJ - Text plus 2 jpeg files and 1 mp4 file - If customer complains of the hood being hard to close or "Open Hood" DIM message, please follow advice under "service". And before replacing any parts, follow the…
NHTSA lists 190 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 2018 Volvo V90CC?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, electrical system, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (29%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (14%), airbags did not deploy (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Volvo V90CC?
NHTSA lists 190 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 2018 Volvo V90CC 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 2018 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.