- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Volvo S90 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Volvo S90 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2019 for the seats.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical S90 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Volvo S90 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- 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.
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Volvo S90: every year compared
All S90 years2018 Volvo S90 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo S90 | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2018 Volvo S90 T5 | 12 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2018 Volvo S90 T6 | 12 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Volvo S90 T8 | 12 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2018 Volvo V90CC | 7 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Volvo S60 | 4 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Volvo V90 T5 | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2018 Volvo V90 T6 | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2018 Volvo V60 | 1 | 2 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Volvo S90
Does the 2018 Volvo S90 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Volvo S90: seats (March 2019); software (November 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Volvo S90 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Volvo S90 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 75 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo S90 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo S90 years have the most complaints?
1997 (7), 1999 (1). See every Volvo S90 year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Volvo S90 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data