2018 Volvo V90CC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 25, 2025 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other V90CC years
Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volvo V90CC. That is the most of any V90CC model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Volvo V90CC problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure3
Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting2
Unknown or Other2 · ~21,723 mi
Air Bags1
Lane Departure1
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure343%———
Electrical System229%———
Exterior Lighting229%———
Unknown or Other229%21,723——
Air Bags114%———
Lane Departure114%———
Service Brakes114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 3 complaints
2020: 1202012023: 1202312024: 2202422025: 320253

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Volvo V90CC recalls (1)

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Electrical system:softwareNov 13, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V800000 · 17,548 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

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

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

During the rainy season, moisture found its way inside the right passenger real tail light, causing a “brake malfunction” error on the dash and deactivating the passenger rear brake light. After the moisture dries, the light comes back on but is intermittent. The light continues to malfunction…

Electrical System · received Jun 25, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11669331

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…

Structure · received Apr 18, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11655459

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.

Structure · received Mar 31, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11651761

Rear Position Light Malfunction on my 2018 Volvo V90 CC. The winter finally came yesterday and it rained the whole night. After I started the car in the following morning and drove for around 2 minutes, the warning popped up. I found out the rear position light of the whole left side doesn’t…

Exterior Lighting · received Nov 30, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11628012

1. When my tailgate is open on multiple (more than 8?9? 10 times out of nowhere it will start to come down without my prompting It has hit me on my shoulder multiple times and I jump out of the way while it continues to shut. Most recently, it came down quick and hit my head. Luckily I got out of…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 8, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11599915

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo V90CC?

Owners most often report structure, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Volvo V90CC?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Volvo V90CC a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V90CC model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.