Volvo Xc90phev: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Volvo Xc90phev across 12 model years: 0 owner complaints and 198 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 198 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 77 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 491 |
What to check before buying
- 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.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a TJ - Text only - no attachments - If a customer experiences a DIM message stating "Propulsion…
- This is a TJ - Text only - no attachments - If the Check Engine Light is on, or there is a "Reduced…
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If a customer experiences a DIM message stating "Propulsion…
- This is a Tech Journal - Text only no attachments - If a customer experiences a “Propulsion System…
- This is a TJ - Text plus 1 attachment a TJI-522169 -If the vehicle has an abnormal gap between bumper and…
- This is a TJ - text only no attachments - If a customer experiences a DIM message stating "Propulsion…
- This is a TJ Text only no attachments
- This is a TJ - text, plus 1 attached PDF - and 2 .MOV files If a noise from the engine occurrs during…
- This is a Technical Journal
- 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…
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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.