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Volvo S90 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 68 owner complaints for the Volvo S90, covering model years 1997 to 2025. The 1998 model year drew the most complaints (25), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 13 recall campaigns on file
  • 68 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 13 model years with data (1997–2025)
  • most complaints: 1998 (25 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V908000 (reported Dec 23, 2025)
  • 6 complaints reporting a crash (8.8%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (1.5%)
  • 3 complaints reporting an injury (4.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volvo S90 complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1998 model year has the most complaints: 25 of 68, or 36.8%. Next come 2018 (16) and 2017 (8). The fewest are for 2024, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Volvo S90 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1997–2024Column chart of 68 complaints across 28 model years. The highest is 1998 with 25. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1997: 7 complaints719971998: 25 complaints2519981999: 1 complaint119992000: 0 complaints20002001: 0 complaints20012002: 0 complaints20022003: 0 complaints20032004: 0 complaints20042005: 0 complaints20052006: 0 complaints20062007: 0 complaints20072008: 0 complaints20082009: 0 complaints20092010: 0 complaints20102011: 0 complaints20112012: 0 complaints20122013: 0 complaints20132014: 0 complaints20142015: 0 complaints20152016: 0 complaints20162017: 8 complaints820172018: 16 complaints1620182019: 3 complaints320192020: 3 complaints320202021: 0 complaints20212022: 2 complaints220222023: 2 complaints220232024: 1 complaint12024
Volvo S90 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Volvo S90 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199772020
1998252000
199910000
201781000
2018160000
201931110
202030000
202220000
202320000
202410000
All model years686130

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volvo S90 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 9 complaints (13.2% of all 68), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (8) and Electrical System (7). Another 13 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Volvo S90 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Volvo S90 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Unknown or Other1319.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic913.2%
Vehicle Speed Control811.8%
Electrical System710.3%
Visibility68.8%
Suspension57.4%
Equipment45.9%
Power Train45.9%
Structure45.9%
Air Bags34.4%
Forward Collision Avoidance34.4%
Wheels34.4%
Back Over Prevention22.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System22.9%
Latches/Locks/Linkages22.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volvo S90 recalls

13 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name S90, newest first. The 13 campaigns cover model years 2016 to 2025. The 2017 and 2019 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

  • 13 recall campaigns
  • 1 over-the-air remedy
Volvo S90 recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2016: 2 campaigns2017: 4 campaigns2018: 2 campaigns2019: 4 campaigns
2020: 3 campaigns2021: 2 campaigns2022: 3 campaigns2023: 3 campaigns2024: 2 campaigns2025: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V908000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Software

    Model years 2022–2025

    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."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V282000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Software

    Model years 2022–2025 · Over-the-air fix

    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."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V179000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery; Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2020–2021

    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.
    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. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 25V104000

    Reported

    Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear; Visibility › Windshield

    Model year 2025

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

    Consequence:
    Windows that detach can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash or injury. In addition, the front windshield may not properly support a passenger air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V793000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM)

    Model years 2022–2023

    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.
    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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 21V716000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model year 2021

    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.

    Consequence:
    Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 21V414000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers; Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2019–2020

    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.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 20V144000

    Reported

    Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking; Forward Collision Avoidance › Software › Pedestrian/Cyclist/Object/Obstacle/ Recognition

    Model years 2019–2020

    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.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 19V220000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model years 2018–2019

    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.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 18V800000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software

    Model years 2017–2019

    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.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

Show 3 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 17V104000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model year 2017

    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."

    Consequence:
    If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 16V798000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

    Model years 2016–2017

    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."

    Consequence:
    If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 16V690000

    Reported

    Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner; Air Bags

    Model years 2016–2017

    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.

    Consequence:
    Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
    Remedy:
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R89707.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volvo S90 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo S90 have?

NHTSA lists 13 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volvo S90, covering model years 1997 to 2025. The most recent, 25V908000, was reported on December 23, 2025 and is filed under “Back over prevention”. The 2017 and 2019 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Volvo S90 model year has the most complaints?

The 1998 model year, with 25 of the 68 complaints in NHTSA’s file (36.8%). The next are 2018 (16) and 2017 (8). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Volvo S90 complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 9 complaints, or 13.2% of all 68. Vehicle Speed Control (8) and Electrical System (7) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volvo S90?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volvo dealer.

How many Volvo S90 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 68 complaints, 6 report a crash, 1 a fire, 3 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Volvo models

8 models · most complaints first

The Volvo models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Volvo VIN decoder with every Volvo model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Volvo XC90 2003–2025 · 35 recalls · 1,521 complaints
  • Volvo S60 2000–2025 · 40 recalls · 1,264 complaints
  • Volvo S80 1999–2016 · 27 recalls · 954 complaints
  • Volvo V70 1996–2016 · 22 recalls · 933 complaints
  • Volvo XC60 2009–2025 · 36 recalls · 647 complaints
  • Volvo S70 1995–2002 · 6 recalls · 593 complaints
  • Volvo S40 2000–2011 · 12 recalls · 491 complaints
  • Volvo XC70 2001–2016 · 19 recalls · 417 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.