2017-2025 Volvo S90 Reliability Score: 9.3 out of 10

27 NHTSA Complaints

15 Recalls

0 Fire Reports

1 Crash Reports

Data covers 8 NHTSA model names

S90 B6S90 B6 AWDS90 RECHARGES90 T5S90 T6S90 T8S90 T8 RECHARGES90PHEV

Reliability Score

9.3 / 10

Reliability score

Very few owner complaints against similar midsize sedans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 3 powertrain complaints. A typical midsize sedan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 24.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.1 points in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall3 complaints against about 24 for similar vehicles

9.3

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced

n/aNot enough data

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year

20179.3
20189.5
2019n/a
2020n/a
2021n/a
2022n/a
2023n/a
2024n/a
2025n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

B4204TS(MP)

2.0L 4-cyl / 250 hp

10 complaints 7.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

brakes

wheels tires

body

interior

Show 4 additional engine variants with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

B4204TS

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 316 hp

9 complaints 7.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

other

suspension

body

fuel system

transmission

Same engine used in

VOLVO V60 (2015-2018)VOLVO XC90 (2016-2025)VOLVO XC60 (2010-2017)VOLVO V90 (2017-2025)

B4204TE

2.0L 4-cyl / 295 hp

4 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

other

safety systems

interior

Same engine used in

VOLVO XC90 (2016-2025)VOLVO XC60 (2018-2025)VOLVO V90 (2017-2025)

B4204TSH (HP)

2.0L 4-cyl / 312 hp

2 complaints 1.0 per year Electric

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Complaint Breakdown

other

brakes

Same engine used in

VOLVO V60 (2019-2025)VOLVO S60 (2019-2025)VOLVO XC90 (2016-2025)VOLVO XC60 (2018-2025)

Volvo S90 Unidentified Engine

2 complaints 2.0 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

body

Battery & Propulsion Reliability

Mild Hybrid

Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2017-2025 Volvo S90

0 battery-related complaints 0.0 per year 2 battery-related recalls

Too few field reports to rate this generation against peers yet. Most recently launched models accumulate complaints over the first 2-3 years.

Battery & propulsion recalls (2)

25V179000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.

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

22V793000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.

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

Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. Rates are absolute counts, not normalized per-VIN — high-volume models naturally produce more raw complaints than low-volume ones. Self-reported death and injury counts are capped per complaint to limit form abuse.

Recalls (15)

25V908000Dec 23, 2025serious

Back Over Prevention

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

25V392000Jun 12, 2025serious

Service Brakes

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.

25V282000May 8, 2025serious

Back Over Prevention

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

25V179000Mar 24, 2025serious

Electrical System

25V104000Feb 19, 2025serious

Visibility

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2025 S90 vehicles. The windows may be improperly secured and detach.

Show 10 older recalls

24V788000Oct 23, 2024serious

Service Brakes

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020 S60, V60, S90I, XC60 and XC90 hybrid vehicles. The pushrod screw joint, connecting to the brake pedal to the hydraulic brake unit, may be loose.

22V793000Oct 20, 2022serious

Engine & Cooling

21V716000Sep 15, 2021serious

Service Brakes

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.

21V414000Jun 2, 2021serious

Electrical System

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.

20V144000Mar 12, 2020serious

Forward Collision Avoidance

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.

19V220000Mar 20, 2019serious

Seats

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.

18V800000Nov 13, 2018serious

Electrical System

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.

17V104000Feb 16, 2017serious

Air Bags

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

16V798000Nov 2, 2016serious

Seat Belts

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

16V690000Sep 26, 2016serious

Equipment

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2017-2025 Volvo S90 complaints?

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017-2025 Volvo S90. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the body and trim and the electrical system.

Is the 2017-2025 Volvo S90 a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017-2025 Volvo S90. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017-2025 Volvo S90 have?

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2017-2025 Volvo S90 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2017-2025 Volvo S90?

NHTSA lists 15 recalls covering some 2017-2025 Volvo S90 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Volvo S90?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the body and trim and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the S90 have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2017-2025 Volvo S90. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 27 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.