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Volvo V90CC VIN Check

NHTSA holds 13 owner complaints on the Volvo V90CC from 11 production runs; the worst run has 2, the typical one 1.2.

NHTSA complaint records · 13 complaints · 11 runs · 2018–2022 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported V90CC run is YV4A22NL6L1 (2020 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 29% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 1.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for V90CC model years 2017–2025.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volvo V90CC has 11 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 54% of every V90CC complaint on file.

FIG.01·Volvo V90CC — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
YV4A22NL6L1••••••20202——
YV4062NL1N1••••••20222——
YV4A22NL6J1••••••20181——
YV4102NK0J1••••••201811—
YV4A22NL1J1••••••20181——
YV4102NKXJ1••••••20181——
YV4A22NLXJ1••••••20181——
YV4102NK5J1••••••20181——
YV4A22NL8J1••••••20181——
YV4A22NL1L1••••••20201——
YV4A22NLXL1••••••20201——
ROWS 11·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

ForCar has checked 10 V90CC VINs so far, most often 2018, 2017, 2024 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 11 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Volvo V90CC the gap between build years is 1.3×: a 2020 car draws 1.3 complaints per run, a 2018 one 1.

FIG.02·Volvo V90CC — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20201.343—
20181771
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2020 at 1.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2018 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 29% of everything Volvo V90CC owners report: Electrical System, 6 of 13 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Volvo V90CC — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System6——
Unknown Or Other4——
Structure31—
Exterior Lighting2——
Service Brakes2——
Forward Collision Avoidance2——
Air Bags11—
Lane Departure1——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 9 recall campaigns on the Volvo V90CC; the 6 below cover build years 2017 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Volvo V90CC — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
25V282000Back Over Prevention:software2022–2025
25V908000Back Over Prevention:software2022–2025
18V800000Electrical System:software2017–2019
20V144000Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking2019–2020
21V414000Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers2019–2020
23V012000Service Brakes, Hydraulic2023
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

25V282000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2022: 3 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 13 reports on the Volvo V90CC, 7.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Volvo V90CC — complaint severity
OutcomeVolvo V90CCAll vehicles
Complaints filed131,115,966
Involved a crash1 (7.7%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 33% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Volvo V90CC share of that is 13 complaints over 11 runs, 0% of everything on record.

Everything on the Volvo V90CC
Recalls19 campaignsFuel economy26 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems13 complaintsCargo space34 cu ftWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2017–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Volvo V90CC VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 13 NHTSA complaints from 11 V90CC runs and 9 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which V90CC production run has the most complaints?

YV4A22NL6L1, a 2020 build, with 2 complaints. The typical V90CC run has 1.2.

Which V90CC years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 1.3 complaints per run and 2018 lightest at 1.

How many V90CC complaints involve a crash?

7.7% of 13 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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