Volvo problems and recalls
Owners have filed 10,421 complaints about 39 Volvo models. The most complained-about is the XC90, mostly for electrical problems.
- owner complaints
- 10,421
- recalls
- 353
- models
- 39
Models
Sorted by number of complaints. Tap a model for its years to avoid.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC90 | 2003-2025 | 1,546 | 2004 | Electrical |
| S60 | 2000-2024 | 1,274 | 2001 | Engine |
| S80 | 1999-2016 | 954 | 2000 | Acceleration |
| V70 | 1996-2010 | 934 | 2001 | Acceleration |
| XC60 | 2010-2025 | 660 | 2022 | Electrical |
| S70 | 1995-2002 | 593 | 1998 | Acceleration |
| 850 | 1993-2000 | 569 | 1996 | Brakes |
| S40 | 2000-2011 | 491 | 2000 | Brakes |
| XC70 | 2001-2016 | 418 | 2004 | Fuel system |
| V70XC | 1998-2007 | 411 | 2001 | Acceleration |
| XC40 | 2019-2025 | 219 | 2021 | Driver assistance |
| C70 | 1998-2013 | 197 | 2000 | Body |
| 960 | 1990-1997 | 185 | 1996 | Engine |
| VNL | 1998-2023 | 127 | 2007 | Suspension |
| 940 | 1990-1998 | 122 | 1994 | Airbags |
| VNL64T | 1998-2004 | 121 | 1998 | Suspension |
| 770 | 1998-2001 | 103 | 1998 | Suspension |
| VN610 | 1997-2001 | 102 | 1998 | Suspension |
| VN770 | 1998-2001 | 92 | 2000 | Suspension |
| Volvo | 1991-2003 | 87 | 2000 | Electrical |
| 740 | 1990-2002 | 82 | 1990 | Airbags |
| EX90 | 2025-2026 | 81 | 2025 | Electrical |
| 240 | 1990-1994 | 74 | 1992 | Airbags |
| V40 | 1993-2013 | 73 | 2000 | Brakes |
| S90 | 1997-2024 | 70 | 1998 | Brakes |
| V60 | 2015-2024 | 58 | 2015 | Engine |
| Volvo Truck | 1990-2002 | 58 | 1998 | Suspension |
| VN | 1996-2024 | 54 | 1998 | Suspension |
| C30 | 2007-2013 | 49 | 2011 | Visibility |
| C40BEV | 2022-2024 | 42 | 2023 | Driver assistance |
| V50 | 2005-2011 | 42 | 2005 | Fuel system |
| WIA64TES | 1993-1997 | 41 | 1995 | Suspension |
| C70 Convertible | 1998-2002 | 37 | 2000 | Acceleration |
| Wia | 1993-1999 | 28 | 1996 | Suspension |
| V60CC | 2015-2024 | 26 | 2016 | Engine |
| 660 | 1998-2005 | 24 | 2000 | Suspension |
| 854 | 1994-1997 | 23 | 1995 | Fuel system |
| VN660 | 1998-2001 | 23 | 2000 | Suspension |
| V90CC | 2017-2025 | 22 | 2018 | Electrical |
Volvo problems by type
- Electrical2,010
- Engine1,665
- Fuel system1,236
- Acceleration1,163
- Transmission1,125
- Brakes1,032
- Suspension761
- Airbags591
- Visibility543
- Body536