2021 Volvo V90 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the V90 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Volvo V90 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2021 Volvo V90 problems

  • Electrical system
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volvo V90 complaints by model year

1998201920202021202210111
Owner complaints per model year, Volvo V90. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best V90 years: 2020, 2022. Compare all years →

2021 Volvo V90 recalls (2)

Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

NHTSA recall 21V-682 · Sep 1, 2021 · 19,149 vehicles

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552.

Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module

NHTSA recall 21V-001 · Jan 7, 2021 · 2,883 vehicles

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.

Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021.

2021 Volvo V90 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticFWD22 / 33 / 26
2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged8-speed automaticAWD21 / 32 / 25

EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Volvo V90 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2021 V90 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the V90 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Volvo V90?

The electrical system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo V90 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2021 Volvo V90, the most recent from September 1, 2021 (retractor). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Volvo V90?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020 and 2022. See the full Volvo V90 years comparison.

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.