Most common Volvo warranty defects
On 2020–2026 Volvos, the defects that drive repeat visits are concentrated in electrification and software: high-voltage battery faults on T8 plug-in hybrids and the EX30, a braking fault tied to B mode and One Pedal Drive, a rearview camera that needed two recalls, and a troubled EX90 launch. Conventional mild-hybrid XC60, XC90 and S60 models have their own engine-start, brake module and steering gear campaigns. Because many Volvo fixes are software updates, sometimes delivered over the air, a claim often depends on showing that the same symptom came back after each update.
T8 plug-in hybrid high-voltage battery short circuits
In March 2025, Volvo recalled 2020–2021 S90, 2020–2022 S60, V60, XC60 and XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrids because the high-voltage battery may short circuit inside a module when it is fully charged and the vehicle is parked (25V-179). Owners were told not to charge their vehicles until the remedy was completed, which means inspection and module replacement as necessary plus software that monitors the battery. For a T8 owner, an unusable plug-in system defeats much of the reason the car was bought, and waiting for modules extends the time the problem goes unresolved. If you were told to stop charging, record that date and every follow-up visit.
ModelsXC90 T8XC60 T8S60 T8V60 T8S90 T8V90 T8
Brake loss in B mode and One Pedal Drive
Volvo recalled a broad group of electrified models in June 2025 because, while coasting down a hill in “B” mode on a plug-in hybrid or One Pedal Drive on an electric model, the vehicle may lose brake function (25V-392). The campaign covers 2020–2026 XC90 and 2022–2026 XC60 plug-in hybrids, certain S60, V60 and S90 plug-in hybrids, the 2023 C40 and 2023–2024 XC40 electric models, the 2025 EC40 and the 2025–2026 EX40. Owners were advised to avoid those modes until the brake module software was updated over the air or by a retailer. Any braking irregularity after the update should be reported immediately and written on a repair order, since braking defects carry special weight.
ModelsXC90XC60S60V60S90XC40C40EX40EC40
Rearview camera image that fails to display
A software fault that can leave the screen blank when you shift into reverse affects most of Volvo’s 2021–2025 lineup. Volvo recalled 2021–2025 XC40, 2022–2025 S90, V90 Cross Country, C40 and XC60, 2023–2025 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country and XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 in May 2025 (25V-282). In December 2025, Volvo filed a second recall covering essentially the same vehicles for the same condition (25V-908), with owner letters going out in February 2026. A defect that required two campaigns for one symptom is exactly the kind of history that supports a claim when the camera keeps failing. Keep photos or video of the blank screen and the software version shown in your settings.
ModelsXC40XC60XC90S60V60S90V90 Cross CountryC40EX40EC40
EX90 launch software, key and hardware problems
Owners of the 2025 EX90 reported persistent software problems, including phone-as-key and keycard failures, phone connectivity and CarPlay dropouts, and constant infotainment errors. Volvo responded by offering to replace the central computer in 2025 EX90s with the newer hardware used for 2026, free of charge. Recalls on the 2025 EX90 include headlight shutters that may close over the high and low beams while driving because of low power controller software (25V-071), second-row seat bolts that may not be tightened (24V-869), and a power tailgate spindle nut that can detach and let the tailgate drop suddenly (25V-654). A computer swap is a significant repair visit in its own right and belongs in your repair history.
ModelsEX90
EX30 high-voltage battery overheating
Volvo’s smallest electric SUV has two battery recalls. In January 2026, Volvo recalled certain 2025 EX30s because the high-voltage battery may short circuit and overheat, advising owners to park outside, away from structures, and to limit charging to 70% until the repair is complete (26V-001). A second campaign in February 2026 covered additional 2025 EX30s for the same condition, again with a 70% charging limit, and the remedy is battery module inspection and replacement as necessary (26V-103). Separately, 2025–2026 EX30 and EX30 Cross Country models were recalled because the seat belt warning chime may not sound (26V-136). Living with a charge cap for months while waiting for modules is a real loss of use, so keep the dates.
ModelsEX30EX30 Cross Country
XC60, XC90 and S60 no-start, brake module and steering gear defects
Volvo’s core sedans and SUVs have recalls that have nothing to do with electrification. An engine control module software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting on 2022–2023 S60, V60, S90, XC60 and XC90 (22V-793). On the 2023 lineup, a diagnostic error in Brake Control Module 2 may disable ABS, stability control and traction control (23V-012). On 2019–2022 V60 Cross Country, XC60 and XC90, a screw may fall into the steering gearbox, and the remedy is replacing the steering gear (23V-001). On some 2020–2021 XC60 and XC90 and 2021 S90 models, an improperly welded rotor and shaft could separate inside the integrated brake system (21V-716). A no-start or brake warning that recurs after these remedies is a strong repair-history fact.
ModelsXC60XC90S60V60S90V60 Cross Country
Signs your Volvo may be a lemon
- You still can’t use your T8’s plug-in system. A plug-in hybrid that remains under a do-not-charge advisory, or that throws battery warnings after module work, is not delivering what you paid for.
- The backup camera fails after two recall updates. A blank rearview screen after both the 2025 camera campaigns have been applied is a continuing defect.
- Your EX90 still has key or connectivity problems. Phone-as-key, keycard or infotainment failures that persist after updates or the computer replacement.
- Repeat no-start or brake warnings. An XC60, XC90 or S60 that won’t start, or that loses ABS and stability control, more than once.
- Long waits for battery modules or software. Months under a charging limit on an EX30, or weeks at the retailer waiting for parts, count toward days out of service in many states.
Volvo models we see
Lemon law claims can involve any Volvo still under factory warranty, including:
- XC40 (including mild hybrid)
- XC40 Recharge / EX40
- C40 Recharge / EC40
- EX30 and EX30 Cross Country
- EX90
- XC60 (B5, B6 and T8 plug-in hybrid)
- XC90 (B5, B6 and T8 plug-in hybrid)
- S60 (including T8 plug-in hybrid)
- V60 and V60 Cross Country
- S90 (including T8 plug-in hybrid)
- V90 and V90 Cross Country
What Volvo’s warranty means for a claim
Volvo’s US New Vehicle Limited Warranty runs 4 years or 50,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever comes first. On electrified models, the high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles. Certified by Volvo vehicles add a 12-month, unlimited-mile warranty that begins after the 4-year or 50,000-mile coverage expires or on the certified purchase date, whichever is later. Volvo also offers a Customer Lifetime Parts and Labor Warranty on genuine parts installed at authorized retailers, which covers repairs you have paid for and is separate from factory defect coverage.
Because Volvo’s basic coverage is 4 years, defects that start early should be reported early and in writing. Many Volvo remedies are software updates, some delivered over the air, so ask that every visit produce a repair order listing your complaint, even when the answer is a software reload or “no fault found.” Keep recall letters, especially any that tell you not to charge, not to use a feature, or to cap charging, and note how long each restriction lasted.
Volvo recalls and problem reports
No Volvo articles match that exact combination — but that does not mean you do not have a claim. Repeat repair attempts, days out of service, and warranty status matter more than whether a recall exists.
A recall is not a claim
An open recall on your Volvo is not, by itself, a lemon law case — and a recall that has already been repaired does not mean you don’t have one. Recalls are safety campaigns run by the manufacturer; lemon law claims turn on how your specific vehicle has performed under warranty. What matters is the record: how many times you brought the vehicle in for the same problem, how many days it has spent out of service, and whether the defect substantially impairs its use, value, or safety while covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
A Volvo that has been back to the dealer repeatedly for one persistent issue can qualify with no recall on file, while a vehicle with three open recalls may not qualify at all if each was repaired on the first visit. Repair-attempt and days-out-of-service thresholds vary from state to state, so the same facts can play out differently depending on where you bought or registered the vehicle. Keep every repair order — the paper trail is the case.
Who handles your Volvo claim
Lemon Law Group Partners is a law firm dedicated to lemon law. Jason S. Hegedus founded it in 2012 after years as a defense attorney for a major automaker in Michigan, and he has litigated lemon law claims since the late 1990s. That background shows us how manufacturers evaluate and defend claims — and we use it for consumers.
Your Volvo case is handled by a team of more than twenty attorneys, paralegals and case managers. We collect and review your repair orders, deal with the manufacturer and its lawyers, and pursue a buyback, replacement or cash settlement where your state’s law allows. No attorney’s fees unless we recover.
Jason S. HegedusManaging Partner & FounderFrequently asked questions about Volvo lemon law claims
My Volvo T8 can’t be charged under the battery recall. Does that matter for a claim?
It can. The 25V-179 recall told owners of certain 2020–2022 T8 plug-in hybrids not to charge until the remedy was completed. If you were without the electric function for an extended period, or if battery warnings return after module replacement, that history is relevant both to whether the defect was repaired and to the loss of use you experienced. Keep the recall notice, the date you stopped charging and every invoice from the retailer.
Volvo replaced my EX90’s computer. Does that end any claim?
Not necessarily. The computer replacement is a significant repair and counts as part of your EX90’s repair history. If key access, connectivity, display or driver-assistance problems continue afterward, or if the EX90 also needed recall work on its headlights, tailgate or seats, the total number of visits and days out of service still matters. Ask your retailer for a repair order documenting the computer replacement with dates and mileage.
Is Volvo’s 4-year warranty too short for a lemon law claim?
Volvo’s basic coverage is 4 years or 50,000 miles, and many state lemon laws focus on defects reported in the first part of ownership. That makes early documentation important. Report problems as soon as they appear, and make sure each visit generates a repair order. High-voltage battery defects on electrified Volvos are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, so battery-related failures on an XC40 Recharge, EX30, EX90 or T8 can remain warranty repairs much longer.
Does Volvo’s Customer Lifetime Parts and Labor Warranty replace my factory warranty?
No. That program applies to genuine Volvo parts installed by authorized retailers on repairs you paid for, so you do not pay for the same repair twice. It is not the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which covers factory defects for 4 years or 50,000 miles. Lemon law claims generally turn on defects covered by the manufacturer’s new vehicle warranty, so keep track of which repairs were warranty repairs and which you paid for.
What should I document if my EX30 is limited to a 70% charge?
Save the recall letter showing the 70% limit, note the date you began following it, and record any battery warnings or range concerns. Ask the retailer when modules will be available and keep their written responses. Track the date the inspection or module replacement was finally completed. A long period of restricted use, or repeat battery problems after the remedy, can be important facts in evaluating whether your EX30 qualifies.
Think your Volvo might be a lemon?
If your Volvo has been in the shop repeatedly for the same warranty problem, or has sat out of service for weeks, tell us what happened. The review is free, and there are no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.
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