2020 Volvo S90: common problems and reliability
An average S90 year.
The best Volvo S90 year (few owner reports). All S90 years
2 owner complaints, most about suspension. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2020 S90?The 2020 Volvo S90 has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and wheels. 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 2020 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Volvo S90 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other S90 years only. How we score it
Is 2020 a good year for the S90?
Across the 8 S90 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2020) to 39 (1998). With 2 complaints, the 2020 S90 sits below 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 2020 S90
forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Campaign 20V144000Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.
electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Campaign 21V414000Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
electrical system:software
Campaign 25V179000Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
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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