2018 Volvo S90: common problems and reliability
One of the worst S90 years.
One of the Volvo S90 years to avoid. All S90 years
36 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 S90?The 2018 Volvo S90 has 36 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and latches/locks/linkages. Owners most often flag rear suspension air compressor failure: triggers diagnostic codes and blown fuses, subject to a 7-year/unlimited-mileage extended warranty for 2017-2020 models.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Volvo S90 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other S90 years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the S90?
Across the 8 S90 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2020) to 39 (1998). With 36 complaints, the 2018 S90 sits above the model's median of 8.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 S90
seats
Campaign 19V220000Volvo 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.
electrical system:software
Campaign 18V800000Volvo 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
- RecurrentRear suspension air compressor failure
Triggers diagnostic codes and blown fuses, subject to a 7-year/unlimited-mileage extended warranty for 2017-2020 models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S90. See the full S90 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used S90 listings typically run $15,999–$27,549.
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