Safety score
56/100
Average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 56% of vehicles we track.

The Volvo V90 scores 56 out of 100 (grade C), a roughly average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 73% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 45% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.

Those 11 campaigns span 10 model years of the Volvo V90. The single largest affected 413,151 vehicles, over back over prevention. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common V90 problems owners report.

The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Volvo V90 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.

Volvo V90 recalls by model year

Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.

Volvo V90 recalls by affected system

Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.

Recalls by model year

2026 Volvo V90 Recalls

1 recall affects the 2026 Volvo V90, involving the seat belts.

2025 Volvo V90 Recalls

2 recalls affect the 2025 Volvo V90, involving the back over prevention.

2024 Volvo V90 Recalls

2 recalls affect the 2024 Volvo V90, involving the back over prevention.

2023 Volvo V90 Recalls

3 recalls affect the 2023 Volvo V90, involving the back over prevention and service brakes.

2022 Volvo V90 Recalls

3 recalls affect the 2022 Volvo V90, involving the back over prevention and electrical system.

2021 Volvo V90 Recalls

2 recalls affect the 2021 Volvo V90, involving the seat belts and air bags.

2020 Volvo V90 Recalls

2 recalls affect the 2020 Volvo V90, involving the electrical system, fuel system, and forward collision avoidance.

2019 Volvo V90 Recalls

3 recalls affect the 2019 Volvo V90, involving the electrical system, fuel system, and forward collision avoidance.

2018 Volvo V90 Recalls

1 recall affects the 2018 Volvo V90, involving the electrical system.

2017 Volvo V90 Recalls

2 recalls affect the 2017 Volvo V90, involving the electrical system and air bags.

Every Volvo V90 recall in detail

Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.

Back Over PreventionDec 23, 2025 · 413,151 vehiclesNHTSA 25V908000
Affected years
2022-2025 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
413,151
Reported
Dec 23, 2025
Owners notified
Mar 2, 2026

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

NHTSA campaign number 25V908000.

Seat BeltsSep 10, 2025 · 1,357 vehiclesNHTSA 25V589000
Affected years
2026 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
1,357
Reported
Sep 10, 2025
Owners notified
Nov 10, 2025

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2026 Volvo XC90MHEV, XC60MHEV, V90CCMHEV, and V60CCMHEV vehicles. The torsion bar in the front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

Risk: A damaged retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10340. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 17, 2025.

NHTSA campaign number 25V589000.

Back Over PreventionMay 8, 2025 · 413,151 vehiclesNHTSA 25V282000
Affected years
2022-2025 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
413,151
Reported
May 8, 2025
Owners notified
Jun 27, 2025

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

NHTSA campaign number 25V282000.

Electrical SystemMar 24, 2025 · 7,483 vehiclesNHTSA 25V179000
Affected years
2022 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
7,483
Reported
Mar 24, 2025
Owners notified
May 14, 2025

Defect: Volvo 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.

Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.

NHTSA campaign number 25V179000.

Service BrakesJan 19, 2023 · 27,457 vehiclesNHTSA 23V012000
Affected years
2023 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
27,457
Reported
Jan 19, 2023
Owners notified
Feb 27, 2023

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.

Risk: A reduction in brake support functions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volvo will release an over-the-air (OTA) BCM2 software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10217.

NHTSA campaign number 23V012000.

Seat BeltsSep 1, 2021 · 19,149 vehiclesNHTSA 21V682000
Affected years
2021 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
19,149
Reported
Sep 1, 2021
Owners notified
Oct 12, 2021

Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

NHTSA campaign number 21V682000.

Electrical SystemJun 2, 2021 · 85,550 vehiclesNHTSA 21V414000
Affected years
2019-2020 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
85,550
Reported
Jun 2, 2021
Owners notified
Jul 2, 2021

Defect: 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.

Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

NHTSA campaign number 21V414000.

Air BagsJan 7, 2021 · 2,883 vehiclesNHTSA 21V001000
Affected years
2021 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
2,883
Reported
Jan 7, 2021
Owners notified
Feb 15, 2021

Defect: Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.

Risk: A detached SRS control unit can decrease the performance of occupant protection systems such as air bags, seat belts, and high voltage battery disconnect, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10068.

NHTSA campaign number 21V001000.

Forward Collision AvoidanceMar 12, 2020 · 121,605 vehiclesNHTSA 20V144000
Affected years
2019-2020 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
121,605
Reported
Mar 12, 2020
Owners notified
Apr 9, 2020

Defect: 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. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.

Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.

NHTSA campaign number 20V144000.

Electrical SystemNov 13, 2018 · 17,548 vehiclesNHTSA 18V800000
Affected years
2017-2019 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
17,548
Reported
Nov 13, 2018
Owners notified
Dec 26, 2018

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 of an emergency.

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

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.

NHTSA campaign number 18V800000.

Air BagsFeb 16, 2017 · 10,476 vehiclesNHTSA 17V104000
Affected years
2017 Volvo V90
Vehicles in this recall
10,476
Reported
Feb 16, 2017
Owners notified
Apr 14, 2017

Defect: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Risk: If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.

NHTSA campaign number 17V104000.

Common questions about Volvo V90 recalls

Does the Volvo V90 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 11 recall campaigns on record for the Volvo V90 across the 2017 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the seat belts, electrical system, and back over prevention.
How many times has the Volvo V90 been recalled?
The Volvo V90 has 11 recall campaigns from the 2017 to 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
What is the most serious Volvo V90 recall?
The most serious recall on record involves the back over prevention, affecting 413,151 vehicles. A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Which Volvo V90 model year has the most recalls?
The 2019 Volvo V90 has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
How do I check if my Volvo V90 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.