AI Damage2023 Volvo XC90H: common problems
The maker issued 43 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 43
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
Chirping noise from engine during engine shutoff. Replace both front camshaft seals
- This is a Technical Journal
Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software.
- This is a Technical Journal
Google acceptance required for SW 3.0.3. Software download.
- This is a Technical Journal
Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads
- This is a Technical Journal
Call button in the OHC might not be lit. Perform a total upgrade according to TJ 31543.
- This is a Technical Journal
MY23+, ICUP - scratchy sound on Premium Sound Audio; AUD faults. Replace the AUD unit.
- This is a Technical Journal
DIM Message and DTC IEM P0A4000. Erase DTC. -Let the vehicle go to "Abandoned mode" - this can take up to 20 minutes. -Perform a new VIDA readout
- This is a Technical Journal
Long Range PHEV ERAD Knocking Noise Repair Kit. Install a repair kit.
- This is a Technical Journal
If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service.
- This is a Technical Journal
Squeak noise from second row outer seats over bumps. Apply PFPE Anti squeak spray, p/n 30749880 spray.
- This is a Technical Journal
Oxygen Sensor DTCs. Perform a Total Upgrade of the vehicle software.
- This is a Technical Journal
SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
NHTSA lists 43 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 XC90H?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 43 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Volvo XC90H?
NHTSA lists 43 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 XC90H 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
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.