Volvo reliability and problems by model
Owners have filed 2,422 complaints about Volvo models with NHTSA since 2010, and Volvo has filed 25 warranty extensions. Pick a model to compare its model years.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
Volvo models
| Model | Complaints | Model years | Most complaints | Most named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 | 651 | 2010–2025 | 2022 | Electrical system |
| XC90 | 622 | 2010–2025 | 2016 | Electrical system |
| S60 | 425 | 2011–2024 | 2012 | Engine |
| XC40 | 217 | 2019–2025 | 2021 | Electrical system |
| EX90 | 79 | 2025–2026 | 2025 | Electrical system |
| XC70 | 67 | 2010–2016 | 2010 | Visibility and wipers |
| S80 | 62 | 2010–2016 | 2010 | Engine |
| V60 | 57 | 2015–2024 | 2015 | Engine |
| VNL | 56 | 2011–2023 | 2016 | Transmission and drivetrain |
| C70 | 50 | 2010–2013 | 2012 | Body and structure |
| C40BEV | 40 | 2022–2024 | 2023 | Electrical system |
| S90 | 36 | 2017–2024 | 2018 | Other or unspecified |
| C30 | 34 | 2010–2013 | 2011 | Visibility and wipers |
| V60CC | 26 | 2015–2024 | 2016 | Engine |
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Recent Volvo warranty extensions
The latest warranty extensions Volvo filed with NHTSA, and the models they cover. Each model's page lists all of them.
- Aug 2024· Other or unspecified· XC90
Volvo Cars USA LLC on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on vehicles exhibiting functionality issues with Apple® CarPlay® for certain model year 2016-2021 XC90 vehicles.
- Jul 2024· Other or unspecified· XC90
Volvo Cars USA LLC on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on vehicles exhibiting functionality issues with Apple® CarPlay® for certain model year 2016-2021 XC90 vehicles. The corrective action is to download a Total…
- Nov 2023· Transmission and drivetrain· VNL
Parts Sales and Marketing Bulletin: Volvo Trucks is excited to announce an additional year warranty program on Volvo Reman AMT I-Shift Complete Transmissions.
- Sep 2023· Engine and cooling· VNL
The Fuel Control Module is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
- Sep 2023· Engine and cooling· VNL
The Pre-SCR NOx Sensor is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
- Sep 2023· Engine and cooling· VNL
The Pre-SCR NOx Sensor is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
- Sep 2023· Engine and cooling· VNL
The EGR Cooler is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
- Mar 2023· Equipment and accessories· XC60, XC70, S60, V60, V60CC
Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Mar 2023· Equipment and accessories· XC60, S80, XC70, S60, XC90, V60
Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace
- Jan 2023· Equipment and accessories· XC60, S80, XC70, S60, XC90, V60
Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace;
- Jan 2023· Equipment and accessories· XC60, XC70, S60, V60, V60CC
Extended Warranty P10183: I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Jan 2023· Equipment and accessories· XC60, S80, XC70, S60, XC90, V60
Extended Warranty P10186: VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace