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2023 Volvo S90 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2023 Volvo S90 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 9, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 3owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 0injuries reported
3 complaints, against an average of 6 for the other 4 Volvo S90 model years.
Every Volvo S90 model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.
What goes wrong with the 2023 Volvo S90?
The components named most often in the 3 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2023 Volvo S90 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Volvo S90 as of November 9, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2023 Volvo S90 recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSABCM2 SW – Safety Notice
Risk: Affected vehicles may experience a temporary loss of braking functionality after coasting downhill with ‘B’ mode selected or when using One Pedal Drive. This could potentially lead to a collision.
Fix: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.
UK DVSAThere may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Risk: There may be a potential software error in the brake control module.
Fix: Update the brake control module software.
UK DVSAA software error may prevent the engine control module from starting the engine
Risk: The Engine Control Module (ECM) may prevent the combustion engine from starting.
Fix: Download updated software.
EU Safety GateThe vehicle's braking functionality can be disabled while using 'B' mode (in plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in pure electric…Years estimatedThe vehicle's braking functionality can be disabled while using 'B' mode (in plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in pure electric cars), after coasting downhill. This can lead to a collision and increase the risk of accidents and injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 16/06/2025
EU Safety GateSome problems with the high-voltage battery can cause an overheating of the battery cells when the battery is fully charged.This can lead the vehicle catch fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 01/04/2025
EU Safety GateThe rod between the brake pedal and the brake booster may not have been assembled correctly.Years estimatedThe rod can become detached, leading the brake pedal to dysfunction, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 29/10/2024
EU Safety GateThe combustion engine may not start, leaving only the high voltage battery to drive on.This can drain the battery and lead to a loss of propulsion when driving, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 22/10/2022
What do 2023 Volvo S90 owners report?
3 of the 3 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
My Volvo was left in the garage for three weeks while on vacation, came back and the sunroof was cracked. The dealer inspected the car, but claim the sunroof was hit (which is not true). There is no evidence that the sunroof was hit.
The contact owns a 2023 Volvo S90PHEV. The contact stated that while driving in B-Mode, the braking system failed to operate properly. The contact stated that it felt as if the brake pedal was automatically being pumped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and informed the contact the failure was caused by a software failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 22,411.
Backup camera problem is more prevalent after recall software update when backing up, or when trying to view the rear camera manually, the message says "Camera Temporarily Unavailable" for the entire duration I was driving for 40 minutes.
2023 Volvo S90: questions owners ask
Is the 2023 Volvo S90 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo S90; the most common categories were back over prevention (1, 33.3%), hydraulic (1, 33.3%), service brakes (1, 33.3%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volvo S90?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are back over prevention (33.3% of complaints), hydraulic (33.3% of complaints), service brakes (33.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2023 Volvo S90 have any recalls?
As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Volvo S90. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own S90
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved November 9, 2026. Model year 2023 only; combines NHTSA's entries for S90 B6 and S90PHEV. How these reports are made.
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