Volvo XC90
The 2026 Volvo XC90 presents an excellent reliability profile, backed by a strong public verdict.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 | — |
| 2025 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 | — |
| 2024 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 | 20-27 mpg combined |
| 2023 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2022 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2021 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.4 | 10.69 | — |
| 2020 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2019 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2018 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2017 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 11.76 | 9.41 | 10.69 | — |
| 2014 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 | — |
| 2013 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2012 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2011 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 14.7 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 247-455 hp | 258-523 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | B4204TSH(HP) | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | B4204TSH(HP) |
| 2017 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.2 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.2 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.2 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 8 | 4.4 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price | Series | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Trim: R-Design | R-Design | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Trim: Inscription | Inscription | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $104,900, Series: FWD, Trim: Inscription, Note: XC90 (T6) | Inscription | $104,900 | FWD | XC90 (T6) |
| 2018 | Base price: $64,950, Trim: Inscription | Inscription | $64,950 | — | — |
| 2017 | Base price: $57,350, Trim: Momentum | Momentum | $57,350 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | mechanical | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2427 | 85.7 | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.5, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 117.5 | 20 | 20 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.5, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 20 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | 2 | 4 | 117.5 | 19 | 20 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| 2019 | 7 | — | — | — | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.5, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 19 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 117.5 | 20 | 19 | CD + Stereo | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 3 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.5, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 20 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 117.5 | 19 | 20 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | 447 | 15.8 | Standard | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.5, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 117.5 | 21 | 21 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 |
| 2014 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist | rearAeb | Rollover | Rated vehicle |
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| 2026 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2014 | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Volvo XC90 SUV FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2014 Volvo XC90 SUV FWD |
| 2013 | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Volvo XC90 SUV FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2013 Volvo XC90 SUV FWD |
| 2012 | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2012 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD |
| 2011 | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Battery type | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: phev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | phev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — |
| 2024 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Standard | Standard |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Electrification: phev | phev | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Volvo XC90 presents an excellent reliability profile, backed by a strong public verdict.
2025
The 2025 Volvo XC90 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2024
The 2024 Volvo XC90 presents a mixed reliability picture, with significant concerns around its electrical and powertrain systems.
2023
The 2023 Volvo XC90 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2022
The 2022 Volvo XC90 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to recurring issues with its electrical and propulsion systems.
2021
The 2021 Volvo XC90 presents a below-average reliability profile, with significant concerns surrounding its electrical system and service brakes.
2020
The 2020 Volvo XC90 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns regarding **engine fire risk** and electrical system failures.
2019
The 2019 Volvo XC90 presents a mixed reliability picture, with a 'Below Average' verdict stemming from significant electrical system issues and critical recalls.
2018
The 2018 Volvo XC90 presents a mixed reliability picture, with a 'Below Average' assessment due to recurring issues.
2017
The 2017 Volvo XC90 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety concerns surrounding engine fire risk from coolant leaks.
2014
The 2014 Volvo XC90 is a capable SUV, but its reliability verdict is below average.
2013
The 2013 Volvo XC90 earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant **airbag system** concerns.
2012
The 2012 Volvo XC90 is rated below average for reliability, with steering system failures posing the most significant risk.
2011
The 2011 Volvo XC90 presents a below-average reliability profile.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Volvo XC90?
Carfocal currently has 14 published XC90 reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Volvo XC90 presents an excellent reliability profile, backed by a strong public verdict.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Volvo XC90 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Volvo XC90. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 volvo xc90 presents an excellent reliability profile, backed by a strong public verdict. and the 2026 volvo xc90, with its excellent reliability verdict and lack of reported issues, represents a sound value proposition for a used luxury suv. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
14 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Volvo XC90?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 14
- Years tracked
- 14
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints