2023 Volvo XC90 B5 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2023 Volvo XC90 B5 AWD

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City
22
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium Hybrid
City
22
Hwy
28
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
358 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
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
SIDI; Mild Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Volvo XC90 B5 SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability17.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
39
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems39 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 39 owner complaints for the 2023 Volvo XC90 B5 AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
10
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
8
Fuel System
6
Brakes
4
Power Train
3
Visibility / Wipers
2
Steering
2
Locks & Latches
2

2023 Volvo XC90 B5 AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 10 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 8 complaints, Fuel System: 6 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints, Locks & Latches: 2 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 01/12/2026ODI#11710393
On the morning of January 12, 2026, I attempted to unplug my 2023 Volvo XC90 Recharge (plug-in hybrid) from my home charging station in order to drive to an appointment. I had turned on the climate co…
SteeringFiled: 10/07/2023ODI#11548806
My name is [XXX] . My wife [XXX] has been corresponding with Volvo Car Financial, as well as Volvo, regarding our Volvo XC90 lease. This Volvo has been the biggest disappointment of any car we've ev…
SteeringFiled: 08/03/2023ODI#11536197
On May 18, 2023, the vehicle was not driveable and it was not able to be taken out of the park mode. The vehicle had no power so the engine would not start regardless of what the tow truck driver trie…

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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