2020 Volvo XC90PHEV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XC90PHEV years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 Volvo XC90PHEV so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2020 Volvo XC90PHEV recalls (2)
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Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use "B" Mode (for plug-in hybrid vehicles) or "One Pedal Drive" (for pure electric vehicles) until the repair has been completed. The brake module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10329.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020 S60, V60, S90I, XC60 and XC90 hybrid vehicles. The pushrod screw joint, connecting to the brake pedal to the hydraulic brake unit, may be loose.
Risk: A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the brake pedal pushrod screw joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10289.
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.
Other Volvo XC90PHEV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 XC90PHEV | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 XC90PHEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 XC90PHEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 XC90PHEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 XC90PHEV | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 XC90PHEV | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volvo XC90PHEV?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Volvo XC90PHEV?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Volvo XC90PHEV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XC90PHEV model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.