Is the 2019 Volvo S90 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volvo S90?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo S90 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2019 Volvo S90

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2019 Volvo S90
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:53.107Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 3
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2019: 3 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1997	7
1998	25
1999	1
2016	0
2017	8
2018	16
2019	3
2020	3
2021	0
2022	2
2023	2
2024	2
2025	0

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 3 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE

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The car caught fire while parked in my driveway I had just had the hybrid system serviced at the dealership

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-12

Component: Electrical / Instrument Cluster The vehicle experienced a failure of the digital instrument cluster while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-13

Vehicle speed control

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY

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On July 13, 2025, as I was entering a small parking lot, my car suddenly accelerated on its own and crashed through a metal gate at the far end of the lot and then hit a large docked tourist boat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-16

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2018-12-26Electrical system18V800000 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.

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.

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2019-05-07Seats19V220000 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.

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.

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2020-04-09Forward collision avoidance20V144000 Volvo 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.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.

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2021-07-02Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline21V414000 Volvo 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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.

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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Volvo S90 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 18V800000 · Electrical system
Recall 19V220000 · Seats
Recall 20V144000 · Forward collision avoidance
Recall 21V414000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 2019 Volvo S90 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volvo S90?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo S90 have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.