2018 Volvo S90 Problems
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 47,389miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 34 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Volvo S90 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2018 Volvo S90. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (25% of the total), followed by other or unknown (4) and brakes (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,389 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 474 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 171 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 29 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system4 25%
- Other or unknown4 25%
- Brakes2 13%
- Wheels2 13%
- Air bags1 6.3%
- Engine1 6.3%
- Fuel system1 6.3%
Also reported: Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “At 5pm while driving home, which was 2 hours away, I needed to stop and refuel. At the pump I pushed the fuel door and it would not release to open. After many tries it would not open. I called Volvo On Call and informed them of the problem. The agent relayed that I should go to the back of the car near the fuel door, and with the remote lock and unlock the door which should release the door. It did not work. I tried it again with no success. The agent then informed me that there is no other way to open the door and to go to a Volvo dealership to get repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11643791, filed 2025-02Other or unknown: “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”
NHTSA complaint #11232055, filed 2019-07, 47,778 milesBrakes: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210221, filed 2019-05, 100 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11573556, filed 2024-02Mileage when problems were reported
75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 47,000 and 47,778 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2018 Volvo S90 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S90 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| S90 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| S90 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 24 | 34 | 27 | $3,050 |
| S90 AWD PHEV | 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | 26 | 33 | 29 gas only | — |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 19V220000Mar 20, 2019SeatsCovers: Volvo S90 2018–2019, XC60 2018–2019
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.
- 18V800000Nov 13, 2018Electrical system › SoftwareCovers: Volvo S90 2017–2019, XC90 2017–2019, XC60 2017–2019 +5 more
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…
Recall details for the 2018 Volvo S90 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 474 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11033746May 23, 2026Other or unknown. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not detected by the car and shows message in DIM "Car key not found" or if functions such as lock/unlock are not…
- 11033734May 7, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
- 11033732May 7, 2026Exterior lighting. This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp
- 11032678Apr 23, 2026Engine. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle…
- 11032671Apr 7, 2026Other or unknown. This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated as items are added…
- 11028386Jan 13, 2026Other or unknown. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 jpg and 1 mp4 file -- If there is a strange chafing or creaking noise when turning the steering wheel, follow the advice under Service.
- 11028383Jan 6, 2026Other or unknown. This is a Technical Journal: Text plus TJI-516730-1_1_0 Headliner, squeak/rattle noise If a squeaking noise can be heard from the headlining around the sun roof, see instructions under Service…
- 11027185Dec 19, 2025Body and structure. This is a TJ - Text plus 2 jpeg files and 1 mp4 file - If customer complains of the hood being hard to close or "Open Hood" DIM message, please follow advice under "service". And before replacing…
- 11027173Dec 6, 2025Other or unknown. This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
- 11026736Nov 7, 2025Body and structure. This is a TJ - Text plus 2 jpeg files and 1 mp4 file - If customer complains of the hood being hard to close or "Open Hood" DIM message, please follow advice under "service". And before replacing…
Other model years of the Volvo S90
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | 47,389 | 2 | — | 27 | — | Stable |
| 2017 | 8 | 11,000 | 4 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 25 | 69,594 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 7 | 135,912 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Volvo S90 have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2018 Volvo S90 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Volvo S90 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (25% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 4.
Has the 2018 Volvo S90 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Volvo S90 get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Volvo S90 (S90 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Volvo S90 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,389 miles and the middle half falls between 47,000 and 47,778 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.