AI Damage2025 Volvo Xc90mhev: common problems
The maker issued 176 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 176
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 80 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a TJ - Text only - no attachments - If the Check Engine Light is on, or there is a "Reduced…
This is a TJ - Text only - no attachments - If the Check Engine Light is on, or there is a "Reduced Performance" message in the DIM, and the customer is experiencing a hesitation or jerk during acceleration with one or…
- This is a Technical Journal
Text plus 1 MP4 - Not possible to go to Drive mode after ERS start. Download software. Please follow the advice under "Service".
- This is a Technical Journal
Text plus 1 PDF -- DTC TCM P277C07 set. If the TCM DTC listed below is set, A new transmission hardware solution has been introduced starting from transmission serial number 25M8L30144, which serves as a defined break…
- This is a TJ Text only no attachments
If the crystal gear shift knob light stays illuminated after the vehicle is locked and is not in active mode, A fix for this issue is introduced with software version 5.0.5.
- 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 TJ - Text - plus 2 instruction documents (TJI's) - + 1 PDF + how to find structure week + flow…
This is a TJ - Text - plus 2 instruction documents (TJI's) - + 1 PDF + how to find structure week + flow chart, 2 JPG's . If the Check Engine Light is on in the DIM and one or more of the DTCs listed below are set…
- This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned…
This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and…
- This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with…
This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no…
- This is a TJ - Text - plus 2 instruction documents (TJI's) - + 2 PDFS + how to find structure week + flow…
This is a TJ - Text - plus 2 instruction documents (TJI's) - + 2 PDFS + how to find structure week + flow chart, 6 in all. If the Check Engine Light is on in the DIM and one or more of the DTCs listed below are set…
- This is a Technical Journal
iCUP IHU - Text plus 1 PDF Prior Approval. In most cases, the IHU does not need to be replaced -In many cases the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) does not need to be replaced and can be retained by following the fault…
- This is a Technical Journal
text plus 3 .png files and 1 mp4 CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP. In most cases this Recovery mode can be resolved by preforming a IHU reload.
- This is a TJ - Text plus 1 jpg - If the Check Engine Light is on and DTC ECM P052123 is stored, please…
This is a TJ - Text plus 1 jpg - If the Check Engine Light is on and DTC ECM P052123 is stored, please follow the advice under "Service". with emphasis on the engine part numbers and serial numbers.
NHTSA lists 176 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo Xc90mhev?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 176 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Volvo Xc90mhev?
NHTSA lists 176 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 2025 Volvo Xc90mhev 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.
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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.