2018 Volvo S90 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Volvo S90.

20172019
Complaints
21
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2018 Volvo S90 Problems

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

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

#32 complaints

Wheel Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Volvo S90.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Volvo S90

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~19,845 vehicles.

19V220000Seats
~2,297 affected

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.

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.

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2018 Volvo S90 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Volvo S90 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2018 Volvo S90 has 21 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Volvo S90?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch (2 complaints); Wheel Issues (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2018 Volvo S90 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 19,845 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Volvo S90?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volvo S90 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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