2018 Volvo V90ccProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2018 Volvo V90cc, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-800 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Volvo V90cc has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure32
Exterior lighting20
Electrical system20
Lane departure11
Air bags11
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2018 Volvo V90cc recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

97%repaired · 2020 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 18V-800 · Nov 13, 2018 · 17,548 vehicles · 17,075 repaired

Risk. If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other V90cc year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the V90cc median. How we score

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In owners' words

What V90cc owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Automatic tailgate door, which was open for loading, randomly came down and struck me in the head. Door did not retract on contact but continued downward. No one was in vehicle. Neither keyfob or button were touched. I'm on blood thinners, this was a dangerous head injury. Could be extremely…
Complaint 11655459 · Apr 18, 2025
When it rains, I receive a warning that the rear position lights are failed. The left tail light stops working and I'm without a signal and brake lamp. This issue resolved its self when it's had time to dry, usually within two to three days.
Complaint 11651761 · Mar 31, 2025
I was hit head on mostly drivers side. Car totaled. I went by ambulance to hospital. Air bags did not deploy. Contacted Vovlo. They seem indifferent
Complaint 11503788 · Jan 26, 2023

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