Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Volvo V90, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Exterior lighting1
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 2019 Volvo V90 failed the safety check 1.40% of the time — 3% less often than the average 2019 passenger car (1.44%). Median odometer at inspection: 42,161 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2019
31,738 new Volvo V90 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2019; the largest markets were Sweden (13,672), Germany (4,962), the United Kingdom (4,535).
- Average mass
- 1,830 kg
- Average CO₂
- 159 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 153 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 73% · Petrol 17% · Petrol/electric 10%
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 V90 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 petrol (140 kW, 188 hp), 2.0 hybrid (223 kW, 299 hp) and 2.0 petrol (184 kW, 247 hp), out of 6 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 488 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 223 kW 299 hp | 259 |
| 2.0 petrol | 184 kW 247 hp | 134 |
| 2.0 diesel | 140 kW 188 hp | 81 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 44 |
| 2.0 diesel | 173 kW 232 hp | 22 |
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
1,090 first registered in 2019 are on Dutch roads; 45% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €66,609.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde242
- Band onvoldoende profiel114
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm86
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld82
- Band beschadigd60
- Achterlicht werkt niet (goed)57
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm55
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af53
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
4,292 cars built in 2019 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 20 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, 4,451 of these cars first registered in 2019 took their annual MOT test. 85% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2019 the figure was 86%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| Brakes | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Visibility | 1.4% | 3.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.4% | 0.8% |
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
1,609 of these cars first registered in 2019 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 165,000 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
12 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register; 58% arrived as used imports, 42% 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 9.4–10.0 L/100 km (about 24–25 mpg US), CO₂ 219–233 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| V90 T6 AWD · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 7.3 | 9.4 |
| V90 CC T6 AWD · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2019 Volvo V90.
| 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 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 V90: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 11009511 | This is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Inform the customer of the functions and limitations |
| 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. |
| 10254399 | This is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads |
| 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? |
| 10249366 | Volvo Cars App Remote climate or ERS, not possible |
| 10249362 | PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)