Volvo XC90 Generation 3 (2016–2022)

Volvo XC90 Generation 3 (2016–2022) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Volvo XC90 — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2003–2009 —
Model-year brochures (8)

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Generation 2 2010–2014 —
Model-year brochures (5)

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Generation 3 2016–2022 —
Model-year brochures (8)

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Generation 4 2023–present —
Model-year brochures (4)

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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the XC90

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Volvo 2.0L I4 (VEA / Drive-E) 2016–2027 12 models 212

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About this generation

In May 2012 Volvo announced that the second generation XC90 would go into production in late 2014, unveiled to the public in Stockholm on August 26, 2014, with orders being taken in 2014 and the vehicle officially going on sale in 2015. The SUV would be sold in Europe, Asia and North America, with the United States expected to account for at least a third of global sales. Volvo had begun development of a second generation XC90 using Ford's EUCD platform under the codename Y305, but was cancelled in 2008 as Ford wouldn't have enough funds to also facelift the rest of the Volvo lineup.

The XC90 is based on Volvo's new platform, marketed as Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) technology which features a stronger platform offering weight reduction while improving safety and efficiency. The vehicle is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor. All engines in the XC90 are 2.0-litre four-cylinder Drive-E powertrains with Volvo's eight-speed Geartronic transmission, delivered by Aisin. The line-up include two petrol engines: a twincharged T6, producing of torque and a turbocharged T5, producing of torque, two diesel engines: a twin turbo D5, producing of torque and a turbocharged D4, producing of torque.

The top-of-the-line model is the XC90 T8 Twin Engine, a plug-in hybrid which combines the more powerful petrol engine at the front with an electric motor at the rear to produce and of torque. The First Edition of the all-new Volvo XC90, was 1,927 individually numbered cars only available for sale via digital commerce, and sold out in 47 hours after orders opened on 3 September 2014. All 1,927 of the First Edition models, which could feature either the Petrol T6 or Diesel D5 engine, were finished in Onyx Black and feature 21-inch alloy wheels and include every available vehicle option.

The limited production run number represents the year the Swedish brand was launched, with each model fitted with uniquely numbered tread plates and a distinctive rear mounted badge, with customers able to select their XC90 First Edition numbers. Number 1 was allocated to Carl XVI Gustav, the King of Sweden, with number 10 going to Zlatan Ibrahimović, a Swedish professional footballer. The new XC90 has a redesigned chassis with double wishbone front suspension and a new integral link rear axle incorporating transverse leaf spring of lightweight material.

The new XC90 can also be equipped with electronically controlled air suspension with a choice of five modes. The interior features a 9" tablet-like touch screen control console along with steering wheel controls and voice-control system, all linked to an interface, marketed as Sensus, which allows for access to cloud-based apps including Internet radio, connected navigation, parking, music streaming, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hot spot for using a tablet in the car.

Other features include a gear lever made of Orrefors crystal as well as diamond-cut controls for the start/stop button and drive mode control, located on the centre console between the driver and passenger seats. The highest level audio system in the XC90 features a 1400W Class-D amplifier and 19 Bowers & Wilkins speakers as well as one of the first air-ventilated subwoofers in a car. Integrated into the car body, it turns the entire interior space into a large subwoofer.

The latest sound processing software has been used to manage the timing of the sound and co-ordination of the speakers. The vehicle's seats have also been redesigned with adjustable side bolsters, seat cushion extension and massage. The second row features three individual seats with recline adjustment. A sliding function can be used to create more legroom for the passengers in the third row or to increase loading space.

An integrated child booster cushion in the centre seat is available. The Volvo XC90 seats five people in two rows of seating or seven people in three rows of seating.

Source: Wikipedia — Volvo XC90 — Second generation (2015), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2016 157 $14,995 44% 105,920 mi
2017 88 $16,824 50% 102,063 mi
2018 78 $18,200 54% 77,658 mi
2019 59 $20,495 60% 87,952 mi
2020 95 $24,610 73% 64,946 mi
2021 156 $27,699 82% 60,806 mi
2022 201 $33,895 100% 50,807 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2016 8 591 Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2017 7 237 Unknown Or Other, Engine, Electrical System
2018 3 153 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other
2019 6 126 Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2020 7 96 Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2021 6 51 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other
2022 4 116 Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System, Engine

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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