Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | typical | 3 | — | Few |
| 2024 | 2 | typical | 2 | Acceleration | Few |
| 2023 | 2 | typical | 3 | Collision Avoidance | Few |
| 2022 | 2 | −40% | 3 | Seat Belt | Few |
| 2021 | 0 | −67% | 2 | — | Few |
| 2020 | 3 | −38% | 3 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2019 | 3 | −50% | 4 | Electrical | Good |
| 2018 | 16 | 2.0× | 2 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2017 | 8 | 1.3× | 4 | Transmission | Average |
| 2016 | 0 | −80% | 2 | — | Good |
| 1998 | 25 | 2.9× | — | Brake | Caution |
| 1997 | 7 | −20% | — | Suspension | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median S90 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Volvo S90 problems
Latest Volvo S90 recalls
Back over prevention › Software
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.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026.
Back over prevention › Software
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.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary.
Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2025 S90 vehicles. The windows may be improperly secured and detach.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo's customer service at 800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10307.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Volvo S90 should you avoid?
2018 and 1998 — these years have the most complaints relative to other S90 years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2018.
What is the best year for the Volvo S90?
2016 has the fewest complaints compared with other S90 years at the same age, followed by 2021 and 2019. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Volvo S90 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (13), speed control & acceleration (8) and electrical system (7). Brake complaints peak in the 1998 model year.
How many recalls has the Volvo S90 had?
13 recalls across 1997–2025. The model year with the most is 2017. See all Volvo S90 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.