Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Volvo S90, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other4
- Power train1
- Suspension1
- Structure1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2017 Volvo S90 failed the safety check 0.76% of the time — 58% less often than the average 2017 passenger car (1.79%). Median odometer at inspection: 61,946 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2017
9,759 new Volvo S90 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2017; the largest markets were Sweden (2,593), the United Kingdom (1,567), Germany (892).
- Average mass
- 1,785 kg
- Average CO₂
- 121 g/km (NEDC)
- Average power
- 152 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 85% · Petrol 12% · Petrol/electric 2.8%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2017 Volvo S90 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (187 kW, 251 hp), 2.0 diesel (140 kW, 188 hp) and 2.0 diesel (110 kW, 148 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 187 kW 251 hp | 260 |
| 2.0 diesel | 140 kW 188 hp | 91 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 34 |
| 2.0 petrol | 235 kW 315 hp | 23 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
443 first registered in 2017 are on Dutch roads; 16% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €64,353.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde151
- Band onvoldoende profiel77
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm68
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm61
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af36
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld35
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage35
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af32
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,319 cars built in 2017 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 33 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 1,390 of these cars first registered in 2017 took their annual MOT test. 88% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2017 the figure was 82%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Brakes | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| Suspension | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Visibility | 0.7% | 3.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
1,105 of these cars first registered in 2017 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 190,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
17 2017 cars are on the New Zealand register; 24% arrived as used imports, 76% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.7–9.4 L/100 km (about 25–27 mpg US), CO₂ 204–219 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S90 T5 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.1 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| S90 T6 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 7.6 | 9.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2017 Volvo S90.
| 2018618 9 Nov 2018 | Accessories On certain vehicles, the Telematics and Driver Support Systems may not function as designed due to a software error. In the event of a crash, this could mean th… |
| 2017089 17 Feb 2017 | Airbag Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 226 - Ejection Mitigation. Due to a manufacturing err… |
| 2016534 28 Oct 2016 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles, the front passenger seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during manufacturing. This may cause a separation between the … |
| 2016469 23 Sept 2016 | Airbag On certain vehicles, the air conditioner drain hose may leak into the passenger compartment due to incorrect installation during the manufacturing process. Over… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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."
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."
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2017 Volvo S90: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011735 | This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp |
| 11009818 | This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs. |
| 11009817 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Manually order and download software part number 32429456 |
| 11009803 | This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror intermittently not folding. May required replacing terminals. |
| 11009498 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA Sensus - Unable to reload/install software after CSD replacement. restore CSD functionality and/or complete software download |
| 11007932 | This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA |
| 11007926 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Manually order and download software part number 32429456 |
| 11007925 | Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| 11006576 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006562 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006560 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Download the available total upgrade software. |
| 11006558 | This is a Technical Journal: High Temperature Message in DIM after Coolant Pump Replacement. Replace coolant pump |
| 11006557 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006554 | This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA |
| 10254406 | This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software. |
| 10254399 | This is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads |
| 10253788 | This is a Technical Journal: VCM Backup Battery Replacement with VCM-U105000. Replace the VCM Backup Battery and download the relevant Software. |
| 10252722 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10252682 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10251606 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10251147 | This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester. |
| 10249396 | Creaking noise from right engine pad |
| 10249393 | OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement |
| 10249383 | Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM) |
| 10249382 | DIM message ?Parking brake service required? |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)