Volvo XC90 AWD

20032021 · 35 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
19
Best
24

The Volvo XC90 AWD has been tested by the EPA across 35 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2021. Over this period, the XC90 AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 19 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2021
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000202823MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000202723MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900222824MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150202522MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000222523MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150202522MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000222523MPG
2014
3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,300162318MPG
2013
3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2012
3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2011
4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,750142116MPG
2011
3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2010
4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2010
3.2L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,500152117MPG
2009
3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,750142016MPG
2009
4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$4,000131915MPG
2008
3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2008
4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2007
2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,050152017MPG
2007
3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,050142017MPG
2007
4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2006
2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,050152017MPG
2006
4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2005
2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,050152017MPG
2005
2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$4,300141916MPG
2005
4.4L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2004
2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850162218MPG
2004
2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$4,300141916MPG
2003
2.5L 5-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850162218MPG
2003
2.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$4,300141916MPG

Historical Efficiency

2021
23
2020
23
2019
23
2018
24
2017
23
2016
23
2014
18
2013
18
2012
18
2011
18
2010
17
2009
16
2008
16
2007
17
2006
17
2005
17
2004
18
2003
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (XC90 AWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volvo XC90 AWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volvo Volvo XC90 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
260
Total Deaths
89

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.8%
Fire Occurrence
3.1%
Speeding Involved
16.2%
DUI Involved
14.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

77%
Front
10%
Side
13%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes39
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2022
Fatal Crashes27
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.37
2021
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.37
2020
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.22
2019
Fatal Crashes28
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2018
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2017
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.37
2016
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.29
2015
Fatal Crashes26
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.23
2014
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.37

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2021
2
2020
2
2019
3
2017
3
2016
8
2010
2
2008
1
2007
1
2005
2
2004
1
2003
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory