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Volvo V90 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints for the Volvo V90, covering model years 1997 to 2022. The 1998 model year drew the most complaints (10), and Exterior Lighting is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 8 recall campaigns on file
  • 16 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (1997–2022)
  • most complaints: 1998 (10 for that model year)
  • top component: Exterior Lighting (5 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V908000 (reported Dec 23, 2025)
  • 1 complaint reporting a crash (6.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (6.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volvo V90 complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1998 model year has the most complaints: 10 of 16, or 62.5%. Next come 2018 (2) and 1997 (1). The fewest are for 2021, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Volvo V90 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1997–2021Column chart of 16 complaints across 25 model years. The highest is 1998 with 10. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1997: 1 complaint119971998: 10 complaints1019981999: 0 complaints19992000: 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: 0 complaints20172018: 2 complaints220182019: 1 complaint120192020: 1 complaint120202021: 1 complaint12021
Volvo V90 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Volvo V90 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199710000
1998101010
201820000
201910000
202010000
202110000
All model years161010

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

Most-reported Volvo V90 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (31.3% of all 16), followed by Structure (3) and Electrical System (2).

Components named most often in Volvo V90 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Volvo V90 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Exterior Lighting531.3%
Structure318.8%
Electrical System212.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic212.5%
Air Bags16.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling16.3%
Parking Brake16.3%
Power Train16.3%
Seat Belts16.3%
Seats16.3%
Steering16.3%
Unknown or Other16.3%
Visibility16.3%
Visibility/Wiper16.3%
Wheels16.3%

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 V90 recalls

8 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name V90, newest first. The 8 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2022. The 2019 and 2022 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

  • 8 recall campaigns
  • 1 over-the-air remedy
Volvo V90 recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 1 campaign2018: 1 campaign2019: 3 campaigns2020: 2 campaigns2021: 2 campaigns2022: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V908000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Software

    Model year 2022

    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 year 2022 · 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 year 2022

    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 21V682000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor; Seat Belts › Front › Retractor; Seat Belts

    Model year 2021

    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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
    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. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  5. 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

  6. NHTSA campaign 21V001000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Air Bags

    Model year 2021

    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.

    Consequence:
    A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury 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. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.

    Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC

  7. 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

  8. 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

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 V90 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo V90 have?

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volvo V90, covering model years 1997 to 2022. The most recent, 25V908000, was reported on December 23, 2025 and is filed under “Back over prevention”. The 2019 and 2022 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

Which Volvo V90 model year has the most complaints?

The 1998 model year, with 10 of the 16 complaints in NHTSA’s file (62.5%). The next are 2018 (2) and 1997 (1). 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 V90 complaint?

Exterior Lighting is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 31.3% of all 16. Structure (3) and Electrical System (2) 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 V90?

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 V90 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 16 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 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.