2022 Volvo XC90 T5Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
2022 Volvo XC90 T5

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City
21
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

16.0MPG average-36.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 25 MPG · Owner reported avg: 16.0 MPG

Driving mix: City 10% / Highway 90%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 16.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
21
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
361 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems28 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 28 owner complaints for the 2022 Volvo XC90 T5. Top reported issues include electrical system, fuel system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
13
Fuel System
8
Engine
6
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Wheels & Tires
1
Locks & Latches
1
Speed Control
1
Air Bags
1

2022 Volvo XC90 T5 problems by category: Electrical System: 13 complaints, Fuel System: 8 complaints, Engine: 6 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Locks & Latches: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 09/22/2025ODI#11688979
My car is a 2022 Volvo hybrid T8, 6-passenger XC90. I purchased the SUV in August of 2023 as a "certified pre-owned" vehicle with only 17,923 miles on it at the time of purchase. This SUV has been fi…
Fuel SystemFiled: 06/20/2023ODI#11528023
On 6/12/23, I was driving on a highway in New York State when I heard a bump under my car and I thought it was a rock. Nothing flashed on my dash to warn me that something serious had happened. Anot…
Electrical SystemFiled: 08/24/2022ODI#11481092
Propulsion Service Required message one week after we picked up our new car. Three weeks later----check engine light. Soon after another Propulsion Service Required. Each time, our dealership reset…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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