Volvo S90 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Volvo S90 (2016–2025).

Complaints
30
Recalls
13
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

201652017132018320193202020212202222023220242025
NHTSA complaints per Volvo S90 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Volvo S90 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 S9000003—
2024 S9021002Brakes
2023 S9020003Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 S9020003Seats & Seat Belts
2021 S9000002—
2020 S9030003Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2019 S9031124Electrical System
2018 S90130002Electrical System
2017 S9050004Body & Structure
2016 S9000002—

Most common Volvo S90 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Brakes
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

20222023
Complaints about the Volvo S90 received by NHTSA each month.

Volvo S90 recalls

  • Recall 25V908000Dec 23, 2025413,151 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V282000May 8, 2025413,151 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V179000Mar 24, 20257,483 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V104000Feb 19, 202515 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: Windows that detach can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, the front windshield may not properly support a passenger air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 22V793000Oct 20, 202215,674 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V716000Sep 15, 20219 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V414000Jun 2, 202185,550 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V144000Mar 12, 2020121,605 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V220000Mar 20, 20192,297 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V800000Nov 13, 201817,548 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 17V104000Feb 16, 201710,476 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V798000Nov 2, 201674,027 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 16V690000Sep 26, 201643,766 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Other Volvo models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology