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KNOWN FAULTS · Volvo

Volvo XC90 (II) common problems.

2015–2026 · Petrol / Hybrid / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid

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2 known faults with sources

Engines: T5 / T6 (Petrol) · B5 / B6 mild hybrid (Hybrid) · D4 / D5 (Diesel) · T8 Recharge (Plug-in hybrid)

Volvo XC90 (2015 onwards) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
Engine / equipment
Volvo XC90 (2015 onwards), all versions
Period mentioned
2015 onwards
Symptoms
Turbo from about 150,000 km, oil leaks (sometimes large), air suspension compressor, the T8’s on-board charger and infotainment faults.
Possible cause described
According to AUTO BILD; software updates sometimes fix the infotainment.
Check for the garage
Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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Engines: T8 Recharge (Plug-in hybrid)

The plug-in hybrid battery stops charging because of the on-board charger (XC90 T8)Electrical and electronic systems
Engine / equipment
On-board charger: Volvo XC90 (II) T8 plug-in hybrid
Period mentioned
2015 onwards
Symptoms
When plugged in, the high-voltage battery does not charge.
Possible cause described
According to AUTO BILD, when the hybrid battery stops charging, the on-board charger is often to blame.
Check for the garage
Try another cable and charging point; at the garage, read the faults and check the on-board charger before the battery.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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