Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo S90, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Back over prevention1
- Unknown or other1
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 2023 Volvo S90 failed the safety check 0.84% of the time — 22% more often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 19,743 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
1,106 Volvo S90 cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions use 7.2 l/100 km on the road against 5.8 in the WLTP test (+22%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 247 | 8.8 | 7.0 | +25% |
| Diesel hybrid | 357 | 7.2 | 5.8 | +22% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 502 | 6.2 | 0.8 | +672% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Volvo S90 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (184 kW, 247 hp) and 2.0 hybrid (228 kW, 306 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 184 kW 247 hp | 67 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 228 kW 306 hp | 64 |
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
144 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 6% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €79,970.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
150 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 3 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
In Finland
82 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 115,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 9.0 L/100 km (about 26 mpg US), CO₂ 211 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| S90 B6 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 7.5 | 9.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Volvo S90.
| 2025233 1 May 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety … |
| 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… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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."
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
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 2023 Volvo S90: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11000231 | This is a Technical Journal: Chirping noise from engine during engine shutoff. Replace both front camshaft seals |
| 10254406 | This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software. |
| 10254405 | This is a Technical Journal: Check engine light and DTC - ECM P061C48/P060C48. Change engine oil and filter. |
| 10254404 | This is a Technical Journal: Google acceptance required for SW 3.0.3. Software download. |
| 10254399 | This is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads |
| 10254398 | This is a Technical Journal: Call button in the OHC might not be lit. Perform a total upgrade according to TJ 31543. |
| 10253775 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IEM P0A4000. Erase DTC. -Let the vehicle go to "Abandoned mode" - this can take up to 20 minutes. -Perform a new VIDA readout |
| 10253774 | This is a Technical Journal: Long Range PHEV ERAD Knocking Noise Repair Kit. Install a repair kit. |
| 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. |
| 10253000 | This is a Technical Journal: Oxygen Sensor DTCs. Perform a Total Upgrade of the vehicle 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. |
| 10252681 | This is a Technical Journal: 12V Critical Charge Message w/ MVBM-B166094 MVBM-B165F94 DTC's set. Do not replace the MVBM. Delete the DTCs and perform a SW update. A new SW fix is planned 2024 quarter 1. |
| 10251893 | This is a Technical Journal: iCUP, Searching for GPS message in DIM / CSD. Restart IHU via home button. |
| 10251892 | This is a Technical Journal: CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP. In most cases this Recovery mode can be resolved by perfoming a IHU reload. |
| 10251891 | This is a Technical Journal: Internet Connectivity symbols in CCD |
| 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. |
| 10251132 | This is a Technical Journal: |
| 10251130 | This is a Technical Journal: Slippery Road alert on DIM. Perform Software download. |
| 10251124 | This is a Technical Journal: PHEV IEM P060700 Control Module Performance DTC. Clear DTCs, road test and then perform a new readout. |
| 10249465 | This is a Technical Journal: WPC, none or unstable charging. recalibrate the WPC by performing a WPC reload. |
| 10249397 | Navigation Map View in DIM Swiping Sideways |
| 10249396 | Creaking noise from right engine pad |
| 10249395 | CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)