Volvo S90: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Volvo S90 across 9 model years: 0 owner complaints and 519 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2017–2022
- 2.9 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1998
- 2 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl 2023–2026
- 2 L · plug-in hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl 2018–2025
- automatic, 4-speed 1998
- automatic, 8-speed 2017–2026
Drive: AWD, FWD, RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 544 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 454 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 121 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 16 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned…
- This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with…
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen Sirius Radio…
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a TJ Text only no attachments -- If the FLC2 is not responding when attempting to load software,…
- This is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen Sirius Radio…
- This is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with Sound System…
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a TJ - Text Plus 1 .mp4 file - When using the CSD for seat adjustments mode for example lumbar…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.