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2018 Volvo XC90

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

9.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,443

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2023649 · manufacturer campaign R10259

7 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: XC90 2015–2024

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the second-row seat belt buckles may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the seat belts could loosen or detach in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the second-row seat belt buckle attachment bolts.

233 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2021238 · manufacturer campaign R10093

23 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: XC90 2016–2020

What is wrong

On certain XC90 Excellence models, the rear seat control display may not work properly if the touch screen gets wet. This could cause the front passenger seat to move to the fully rearward position, even after you stop touching it. If the touch screen stays wet, you may not be able to move the seat forward again.

Why it matters

This could result in an injury for rear seat passengers.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the software for rear seat control display.

30 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2018618 · manufacturer campaign R39917

9 November 2018

Transport Canada lists: S90 2017–2019 · V60 Cross Country 2019 · V90 Cross Country 2017–2019 · XC40 2018–2019 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the Telematics and Driver Support Systems may not function as designed due to a software error. In the event of a crash, this could mean that the Emergency Assist system would not alert Volvo and provide the GPS coordinates of the vehicle. This could create a risk of no response from emergency services.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update vehicle software.

1,461 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 93% of 110 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
227 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Volvo XC90. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Volvo XC90 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Volvo XC90 at 9.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 227 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Volvo XC90 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,443 in fuel, producing roughly 3,641 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.