AI Damage2016 Volvo S90: common problems
The maker issued 44 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 44
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Comparison
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.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.
- This is a Technical Journal
12V Battery Testing Method
- Updated Chassis Range
- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise
- Rubber cushion
- This is a Technical Journal
Recovering control modules stuck in ânot respondingâ after failed SW download. Connect VIDA to read-out the car. Follow steps outlined in this TJ.
- Left front LED flickers after turning car off
- If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes
PU02, PU03, PU04), and there is a warning message in the DIM about Low tire pressure and DTC BCM-C007768, follow advice under Service.
- Replacement of ERAD components
- SiriusXM Radio inop or No Sound on SAT Source
- Auxiliary Cooling System Performance
NHTSA lists 44 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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 years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo S90?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 44 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Volvo S90?
NHTSA lists 44 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Volvo S90 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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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.