2026 Volvo 90-Series

Volvo does not publicly disclose the subscription pricing for connected services on the 2026 90-Series, leaving buyers unable to determine ongoing ownership costs before purchase. This fragmentation a...

The Connected Services Agreement for the 2026 90-Series does not fully detail personal data processing, instead referring buyers to an external General Privacy Notice on Volvo's website. This opacity ...

The auto start/stop feature automatically shuts off the engine at stops to save fuel but requires manual disabling every drive cycle as it resets on restart. Owners find this repetitive process annoyi...

The seatbelt reminder chimes persistently when a passenger seat detects weight from items like groceries or a pet without a fastened belt. Owners want to disable these intrusive notifications.

The dashboard speed limit icon, which shows the detected road speed limit via maps or cameras, frequently displays incorrect values like highway-adjacent limits on local roads. Owners report it as unr...

Persistent startup banners and messages remind owners of expiring connected services subscriptions, cluttering the instrument panel. These notifications do not auto-dismiss even after acknowledgment.

The Volvo mobile app allows remote control of functions like locking, unlocking, and climate control. Owners report these features periodically fail when the car is not charging or has been idle and g...

The passive entry system should automatically lock doors when walking away with the key and unlock when approaching. On the 2026 XC90 T8, this feature does not work despite being enabled, possibly due...

The Google Maps app on phones should send navigation directions directly to the car's system. This function fails to work on MY26 T8 models despite the car appearing in the send-to list.

Voice search for Spotify integration within the car's system does not function on MY26 T8 models. Owners report it as a small but annoying issue.

Google Maps navigation in the car should provide chime alerts or voice directions configurable via speaker button. Users report it only toggles on/off without options for voice or alert modes, lacking...

The Android-based infotainment touchscreen uses many small icons that are hard to tap accurately. This makes physical interaction distracting while driving.

Climate control settings are located at the very bottom of the large central touchscreen. Reaching down to adjust them while driving is distracting and inconvenient.

The stubby electric gear shift toggle requires two consecutive taps to engage Drive or Reverse. This extra step feels annoying and unintuitive.

The digital gauge cluster display offers limited content and few customization options compared to other vehicles' systems. This restricts driver-configurable information views.

Volvo's over-the-air (OTA) software updates are intended to improve vehicle features wirelessly but often lead to major malfunctions. Owners report critical systems like sound, Bluetooth, cameras, cli...

OTA updates in Volvo vehicles erase previously saved smartphone pairings, disrupting remote app functions like locking the car. This forces owners to re-pair devices after each update.

Volvo's OTA system prevents re-downloading an update if deferred, even after toggling automatic updates. Owners must visit a dealer to resolve, despite the update being marked as available initially.

Software updates in Volvo vehicles override or break previously available workarounds, such as methods to permanently disable the auto start-stop system. Features that worked before become unavailable...

Volvo's OTA updates are required to enable Apple CarPlay for iPhone users but arrive without a specified timeline, leaving the feature unavailable.

Certain OTA updates like 1.3.17 trigger problematic occupancy alarms in Volvo vehicles, causing disruptions such as unwanted sounds during family trips.

Volvo requires OTA security updates to maintain services, installable remotely or manually, but disclaims liability if owners do not install them.

Volvo's 90-Series vehicles collect extensive data including GPS position, driving behavior (speed, brakes, steering), biometrics (facial images), in-cabin camera/radar images, and diagnostics. This su...

Volvo shares non-personal vehicle data with third parties for product improvement and personal data with advertising partners for targeted ads and broader audience reach. Owners complain this enables ...

Volvo processes personal data based on contract necessity, legitimate interests, or consent rather than always requiring explicit opt-in. This allows broad surveillance without full owner control, ala...

Volvo retains trip data for 400 days, safety events for 1 week, eCall data for 200 days, and other data up to 10 years or vehicle lifetime before deletion or anonymization. Owners worry this prolonged...

Connected services use position and status data for stolen vehicle tracking and remote immobilization. This always-on surveillance capability concerns owners about unauthorized access or control.

Over-the-air software updates require collecting vehicle details and status, retained for the vehicle's lifetime. Owners report this as invasive surveillance under the guise of maintenance.

Volvo's remote control capability allows the company to manage vehicle-service links, such as app connectivity or features. Owners complain that Volvo can immediately block or deactivate these links u...

The Volvo's infotainment system integrates streaming services like Spotify and YouTube Music. After software update 1.6.4, users report bugs such as progress bar issues, malfunctioning playback contro...

Volvo's mobile app provides remote start functionality, but it requires a paid annual subscription after the initial free period ends. Owners report frustration over the $200/year cost to continue usi...

The Volvo app offers features like vehicle location, mileage viewing, and charging notifications, but these become limited or unusable after the subscription expires. Owners seek confirmation on remai...

Volvo's subscription-based digital services for 90-series vehicles have been plagued by problems, contributing to broader owner dissatisfaction.