2019 Volvo S90 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Volvo S90.

20182020
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
4

Worst 2019 Volvo S90 Problems

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

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#21 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Volvo S90.

Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Recalls for 2019 Volvo S90

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~227,000 vehicles.

21V414000Wiring & Fuses · Fuel Pump
~85,550 affected

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.

20V144000Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · Forward Collision Avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ Recognition
~121,605 affected

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.

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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2019 Volvo S90 — FAQ

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

Is the 2019 Volvo S90 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Volvo S90 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Volvo S90?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2019 Volvo S90?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Volvo S90 include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Volvo S90 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 227,000 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 2019 Volvo S90?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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