2018 Volvo S90: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system; the 2017 and 2019 and 2020 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Rear right door lock failed, stuck closed. Extremely unsafe if someone was sitting in the back and unable to leave vehicle. It has been confirmed by others. It has been inspected by an independent mechanic. There has been zero warning lights to indicate the issue”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mar 2025
“The rear door will not open from the inside or the outside. Apparently this is a door lock actuator issue experinced by many volvo owners. It is extremely dangerous not to be able to open a rear door in the case of an accident or other incident where you need to enter or exit the car. Dealer confirms that there is an issue with these. No warning message appears when inoperable.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Feb 2024
“The contact owns a 2018 Volvo S90. The contact stated that the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) had an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. The contact stated the "Volvo on Call Service Required" warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V800000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2022
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“Hi, When you drive over 70mph, steering, floors and whole cabin start vibrates, I have changed tires as Volvo recommended, alignment done. Everything dealer requested I have done. I have driven couple of more volvo as a loaners and noticed they all vibrates , but not bad as mine. Try to reach out Volvo head office but no proper resolution. They are keep blaming tires which I have changed 3 times but actually vibration happen from engine or somewhere else. Lots of Volvo owners online shares same issues online. Please help me out on this matter.”Owner report · Wheels · Jan 2021
“2018 volvo s-90. Consumer writes in regards to a product flaw. *ld the consumer stated the vehicles floor mat had unsnapped and become wedged under the accelerator pedal. The consumer was unable to drive forward or in reverse. *js”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2020
“I purchased a volvo s90 2018 from ecar one . On july 6 2019. I was told by the saleman virgil . That there was a recall on the dashboard and all I have to do was call volvo dealership and they would fix for free. When I called volvo after my purchase they said no recall on this vehicle. 0709”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2019
“While driving at low speeds there is a loud screeching sound when breaking. The dealership has had the car in for repair 4 times, the current mileage is 10,100. The dealership has not told us what is the issue but the noise remains. I am concerned because I drive with my kids and their friends in the car and we have no information on what is going on with the breaks. We do not know if the car is a safety hazard since they have told us nothing. We have many audios with the noise, which the dealership rmchooses to ignore but the noise persists after each repair. We are afraid they are hiding the real issue and it may be dangerous.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 volvo s90. The contact stated that the service engine indicator illuminated. In addition, the fuel mileage was less than what was stated in the owner's manual. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (gunther volvo cars coconut creek, 4300 sr 7, coconut creek, fl 33073, (954) 590-3760) more than twice for diagnostic testing and to be test driven, but there was no permanent remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and had not issued any recalls. The failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2018
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
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.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19931.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2018 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2018 Volvo S90 reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2018 Volvo S90. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2018 Volvo S90 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:software. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.