Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Volvo S90, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system2
- Vehicle speed control1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 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 2019 Volvo S90 failed the safety check 1.24% of the time — 14% less often than the average 2019 passenger car (1.44%). Median odometer at inspection: 40,964 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2019
6,284 new Volvo S90 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2019; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (2,195), Sweden (675), Poland (620).
- Average mass
- 1,780 kg
- Average CO₂
- 145 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 162 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 60% · Petrol 25% · Petrol/electric 15%
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 2019 Volvo S90 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (140 kW, 188 hp), 2.0 hybrid (223 kW, 299 hp) and 2.0 diesel (140 kW, 188 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 104 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 223 kW 299 hp | 74 |
| 2.0 diesel | 140 kW 188 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
239 first registered in 2019 are on Dutch roads; 30% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €64,214.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde74
- Band beschadigd27
- Band onvoldoende profiel26
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm14
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm14
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld14
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage13
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht9
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,984 cars built in 2019 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, 2,169 of these cars first registered in 2019 took their annual MOT test. 88% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2019 the figure was 86%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| Brakes | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Visibility | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Suspension | 0.3% | 0.9% |
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
393 of these cars first registered in 2019 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 146,000 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
4 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.2–9.4 L/100 km (about 25–26 mpg US), CO₂ 215–219 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S90 T5 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.6 | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| S90 T6 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 7.3 | 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 2019 Volvo S90.
| 2022595 20 Oct 2022 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the top-view camera to display instead of the rearview camera image when you are reversing. Canadia… |
| 2021345 2 Jun 2021 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuse for the low-pressure fuel pump may be too small. As a result, the fuse could blow and the engine could stall while drivin… |
| 2020099 13 Mar 2020 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the automatic emergency braking system (AEB) may not apply the brakes automatically when it detects a possible collision. In addit… |
| 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… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2019 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 |
| 11009815 | This is a Technical Journal: Apple CarPlay Not OK - iPhone with USB-C, SENSUS. The 56 kO resistor ensures safe and appropriate power delivery. |
| 11009803 | This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror intermittently not folding. May required replacing terminals. |
| 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. |
| 11006564 | This is a Technical Journal: SENSUS - IHU Software Improvement (Voice Control). software is available in VIDA beginning 2024 week 21. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 10254402 | This is a Technical Journal: T8 P0EA773 Auxiliary Cooling System Performance. install component 32139082 |
| 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. |
| 10253771 | This is a Technical Journal. If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service. |
| 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. |
| 10251166 | This is a Technical Journal: High Voltage Battery repairs. Always repair the battery according to the methods in VIDA. |
| 10251147 | This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester. |
| 10251143 | This is a Technical Journal: SR PHEV Cell Module Replacement. Updated BECM software was released |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation