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2018 Volvo S90 problems

NHTSA lists 16 complaints for the 2018 Volvo S90, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLVO S90.

At a glance

Complaints
16
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
17,548
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
465

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM425.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER425.0%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES212.5%
WHEELS212.5%
AIR BAGS16.3%
BACK OVER PREVENTION16.3%
ENGINE16.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE16.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16.3%
SEATS16.3%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOORS2
BACK OVER PREVENTIONWARNINGS1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWARNINGS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
TIRESSIDEWALL1
TIRESTREAD/BELT1

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
mechanical failure531.3%0.71
electrical electronic425.0%0.89
noise or comfort318.8%0.93
fluid or fuel leak212.5%0.82
structural or corrosion16.3%0.46
unclear16.3%0.68
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate1168.8%0.78
low425.0%0.85
none16.3%0.61

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 16 tagged complaints of 16 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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2 recalls.

19V220000

Date: 2019-03-20. Systems: SEATS.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

18V800000

Date: 2018-11-13. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

Consequence: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: 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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

1 investigations; 0 open.

DP22005

Opened: 2023-01-27. Closed: 2023-08-07.

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele

Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Linked campaign numbers: 22V063000.

Manufacturer communications

465 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT210
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM164
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY35
UNKNOWN OR OTHER29
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING28
ENGINE23
POWER TRAIN20
SUSPENSION18

11033746

Date: 2026-05-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

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 working, please follow advice for detecting key

11033732

Date: 2026-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR 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

11033734

Date: 2026-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

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.

11032678

Date: 2026-04-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

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 reports are not required.

11032671

Date: 2026-04-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

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 or removed from prior approval.
 Current items under prior approval are listed in the "Service" sec

11028386

Date: 2026-01-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

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.

11028383

Date: 2026-01-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

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 referring to TJI-516730-1_1_0

11027185

Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 any parts, follow the 3 steps in the instructions.

11027173

Date: 2025-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.

11026736

Date: 2025-11-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 any parts, follow the 3 steps in the instructions.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
S9016

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