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2019 Volvo S90: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 Volvo S90, most recently filed June 2021. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 Volvo S90. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2019 Volvo S90. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V414000 Filed Jun 2, 2021

Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Fuse Can Fail

Electrical system · wiring · fuses and circuit breakers
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
Consequence
Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.
98.5% repairedof 85,550 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Volvo S90. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V144000 Filed Mar 12, 2020

Automatic Emergency Braking May Not Engage

Forward collision avoidance · automatic emergency braking
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
Consequence
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.
99.5% repairedof 121,605 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Volvo S90. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V220000 Filed Mar 20, 2019

Front Seats may Move in a Crash

Seats
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19931.
95.8% repairedof 2,297 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 18V800000 Filed Nov 13, 2018

No GPS Location in the Event of a Crash

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Consequence
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
97.3% repairedof 17,548 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (3)

3 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Volvo S90, by component (top 2). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 3.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other S90 years

Best and worst S90 years →
7 25 1 8 16 3 3 2 2 1
1997199819992017201820192020202220232024
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 29 mpg combined

29
mpg combined
26
city
33
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,850
CO₂ tailpipe
165 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,252per year
$188per month
517gallons a year

Miles ÷ 29 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Volvo S90 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive26 / 33 / 29$2,850165
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive23 / 35 / 27$3,050328
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive22 / 31 / 26$3,150345
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive21 / 31 / 25$3,300359

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2019 Volvo S90 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo S90 have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 21V414000 (fuel pump), 20V144000 (forward collision avoidance), 19V220000 (seat), 18V800000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Volvo S90 problems?

Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (2), Vehicle speed control (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Volvo S90 get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 26 city, 33 highway and 29 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2019 S90 compare with other years?

Among the 1997–2020 Volvo S90 model years at least five years old, the 1999 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1998 the most (25). The 2019 drew 3. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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