Model year guide

2022 Volvo XC90

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Volvo XC90 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 367 on record.

2022 Volvo XC90 at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined22–27 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2022 Volvo XC90 recalls 4

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #25V179000 · manufacturer #R10312 · 24/03/2025

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.

Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification …

Seat Belts:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #23V827000 · manufacturer #R10259 · 07/12/2023

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.

Steering NHTSA Campaign #23V001000 · manufacturer #R10213 · 05/01/2023

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.

Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) NHTSA Campaign #22V793000 · manufacturer #R10198 · 20/10/2022

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.

Fix: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2022 Volvo XC90 MPG & running costs

Combined22–27 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,360
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Electric range520–530 mi
Charge time (240V)5 hours
Forced inductionTurbo + supercharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume104 cu ft
Cargo volume47 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,800 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 Volvo XC90 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,800
Fuel only$16,800
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2022 Volvo XC90 vehicles on record

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2022 Volvo XC90 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Volvo XC90 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volvo XC90. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Volvo XC90 get?

The 2022 Volvo XC90 has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.