Model year guide

2025 Volvo XC90

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Volvo XC90 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 144 on record.

2025 Volvo XC90 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined23–27 mpg

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

2025 Volvo XC90 recalls 2

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #25V908000 · manufacturer #R10333 · 23/12/2025

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers…

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #25V282000 · manufacturer #R10320 · 08/05/2025

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 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.

2025 Volvo XC90 MPG & running costs

Combined23–27 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,250
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Electric range530 mi
Charge time (240V)5 hours
Forced inductionTurbo + supercharged
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 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 2025 Volvo XC90 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,250
Fuel only$16,250
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.

2025 Volvo XC90 vehicles on record

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2025 Volvo XC90 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Volvo XC90 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 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 2025 Volvo XC90 get?

The 2025 Volvo XC90 has U.S. EPA estimates of 23–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

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