Research · 5 model years

Volvo V90Every model year, 1998–2021

Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints for the Volvo V90. The 1998 model year has the most complaints (10).

01 —Model years

Volvo V90 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2021210Not rated25
2020210Not rated26
2019310Not rated26
2018120Not rated26
19980101Not rated18
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
199810
20182
20191
20201
20211

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2021 V90

2 campaigns

Seat belts: retractor

Free remedy

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Seat beltsReported Sep 1, 2021NHTSA 21V682000

Air bags

Free remedy

Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.

Air bagsReported Jan 7, 2021NHTSA 21V001000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026