2018 Volvo V90 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Volvo V90.

19982019
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Volvo V90 Problems

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

#12 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Volvo V90.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2018 Volvo V90

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~17,548 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.

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2018 Volvo V90 — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Volvo V90 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Volvo V90 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Volvo V90?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2018 Volvo V90 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 17,548 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 V90?
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 V90 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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