Volvo S90 complaints by model year
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1997–2024. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Volvo S90 recalls (13)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one S90 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V908000 | Dec 23, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022–2025 | 90.9% |
| 25V282000 | May 8, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022–2025 | 95.1% |
| 25V179000 | Mar 24, 2025 | High-Voltage Battery May Short Circuit | 2020, 2021 | 85.5% |
| 25V104000 | Feb 19, 2025 | Improperly Secured Windows May Detach | 2025 | 80% |
| 22V793000 | Oct 20, 2022 | Loss of Drive Power | 2022, 2023 | 99.6% |
| 21V716000 | Sep 15, 2021 | Rotor and Shaft May Separate Causing a Loss of ABS | 2021 | 100% |
| 21V414000 | Jun 2, 2021 | Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuse Can Fail | 2019, 2020 | 98.5% |
| 20V144000 | Mar 12, 2020 | Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage | 2019, 2020 | 99.5% |
| 19V220000 | Mar 20, 2019 | Front Seats may Move in a Crash | 2018, 2019 | 95.8% |
| 18V800000 | Nov 13, 2018 | No GPS Location in the Event of a Crash | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 97.3% |
| 17V104000 | Feb 16, 2017 | Curtain Air Bag Securing Bolts may Fail/FMVSS 226 | 2017 | 99.5% |
| 16V798000 | Nov 2, 2016 | Seat Belt Buckle may Separate/FMVSS 210, 209 | 2016, 2017 | 95.6% |
| 16V690000 | Sep 26, 2016 | A/C Water Drain may Affect Air Bag Deployment | 2016, 2017 | 96.6% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Volvo S90 FAQ
How many recalls has the Volvo S90 had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Volvo S90 model year from 1997 to 2024. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Volvo S90 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 1998 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (25) and the 1999 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Volvo S90 problems?
Across the 1997–2024 model years, owners most often name the unknown or other, service brakes, vehicle speed control in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Volvo S90 get?
EPA rates the 2025 Volvo S90 at 26 to 29 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.