Model year
2017 Volvo S90
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2017 Volvo S90 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1), POWER TRAIN (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 25–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2017 8 complaints
- 2018 16 complaints
- 2019 3 complaints
- 2020 3 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 2 complaints
- 2023 2 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
18V800000 · Nov 13, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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…
17V104000 · Feb 16, 2017
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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…
16V798000 · Nov 2, 2016
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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…
16V690000 · Sep 26, 2016
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; AIR BAGS
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…
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| T6 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S90 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| S90 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 Volvo S90 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.