2025 Volvo XC90 B5 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2025 Volvo XC90 B5 AWD

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City
23
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium Hybrid
City
23
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,750

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
343 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 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

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2025 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
24
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems24 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 24 owner complaints for the 2025 Volvo XC90 B5 AWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
6
Electrical System
5
Brakes
3
Wheels & Tires
2
Visibility / Wipers
2
Engine
1
Air Bags
1

2025 Volvo XC90 B5 AWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 6 complaints, Electrical System: 5 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

5
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 03/18/2026ODI#11725183
I am writing to report a serious safety concern related to a recent over-the-air software update for my 2025 Volvo XC90. On March 10, 2026, I was prompted to install a software update and scheduled i…
Electrical SystemFiled: 12/17/2025ODI#11705607
I am extremely disappointed with my 2025 Volvo XC90. The vehicle’s interface shuts down frequently, which is extremely dangerous—especially at highway speeds. On several occasions, including at night,…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 09/09/2025CrashODI#11686070
Two major incidents occurred: 1)My fiance and I were driving on the highway with our four children at a speed of >50 MPH. There were no cars around us (front or sides) and no debris in the road, and …

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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