2017 Volvo S90 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Volvo S90.

19992018
Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2017 Volvo S90 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:9,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

#31 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:40,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Volvo S90.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Volvo S90

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~189,583 vehicles.

18V800000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~17,548 affected

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.

17V104000AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
~10,476 affected

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."

16V798000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
~74,027 affected

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

16V690000EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
~43,766 affected

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.

16V690000AIR BAGS
~43,766 affected

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.

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