Volvo XC90: Best & Worst Years
Volvo XC90: 10 model years indexed, 37 NHTSA owner complaints and 38 recall campaigns on record. Best year 2012, worst 2016.
Volvo XC90: 10 model years indexed, 37 NHTSA owner complaints and 38 recall campaigns on record. Best year 2012, worst 2016.
Best year in our data: 2012 (score 100). Worst: 2016 (score 65, CAUTION).
| Year | Score | Verdict | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 68 | CAUTION | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 67 | CAUTION | 0 | 7 |
| 2019 | 68 | CAUTION | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 81 | BUY | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 67 | CAUTION | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | 65 | CAUTION | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | 99 | BUY | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 99 | BUY | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 100 | BUY | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 92 | BUY | 19 | 1 |
Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-08-20