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Volvo V90 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 21 owner complaints for the Volvo V90. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volvo V90 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volvo V90 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2020 Volvo V90 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2018 Volvo V90 | 1 | 10 | |
| 2017 Volvo V90 | 0 | 3 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volvo models · How these reports are made.
Volvo V90: questions owners ask
Which Volvo V90 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volvo V90 model years with the most are the 2018 (10), 2020 (5) and 2017 (3). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volvo V90 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2017 (3), 2022 (3) and 2020 (5), out of 4 model years from 2017 to 2022. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volvo V90 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 3 Volvo V90 model years, 5 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2020 (2), 2022 (2) and 2018 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Volvo V90 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volvo V90's first-time failure rate ranged from 13.2% for cars first registered in 2020 to 15.8% for 2016, across 5 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, brakes, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.