AI Damage2020 Volvo V90CC: common problems
Owners of the 2020 Volvo V90CC filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and steering. The maker issued 179 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 179
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 3 Forward collision avoidance 25% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 25% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 45.
- Steering: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 6.
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 45 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 4 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Gaps in the sunroof seal caused water to drain from the sunroof to the interior, electrical panel, firewall panel of the car and batteries. All electrical components are damaged because of the water. My car died on a very busy road on Dec. 31, 2024. It is an extremely dangerous rd.
Sunday, May 14, 2023 - 2:30pm Car reports "Brake Failure - Stop Safely" Driver does so, and-- -Parking Brake Sets -Car will not come out of Park -Engine can not be turned off -Rear lift gate cannot be opened by any means First attempt at a tow fails – parking brake locked [XXX] arrives at site at about 6:45 pm.
A note I have put on forums. I believe firmly that the NHSTA has failed the American consumer with respect to "Run Flat Tires" and Donuts. On a prior Audi we could and did throw the donut away and were able to use a real spare for the odd flat.
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 1,741 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 17% least complained about).
On average one model year of the V90CC has 2 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a TJ - text, plus 2 PDF's - If there is a "Check Engine Light" lit in the DIM with one or a…
This is a TJ - text, plus 2 PDF's - If there is a "Check Engine Light" lit in the DIM with one or a combination of the DTC's listed below, please follow the advice for checks and inspection procedures under "service".
- 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.
NHTSA lists 179 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 2020 Volvo V90CC?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, steering, forward collision avoidance. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (50%), brake failure (25%), rollaway, parking brake (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Volvo V90CC?
NHTSA lists 179 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 2020 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 2020 models
Read also
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.