2020 Volvo S90 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Volvo S90.

20192022
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2020 Volvo S90 Problems

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

#11 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

#21 complaints

Brakes

#31 complaints

Suspension Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Volvo S90.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
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Fires
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Brakes
1
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Fires
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Suspension Failures
1
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Fires
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Wheel Issues
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Volvo S90. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2020 Volvo S90

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~214,638 vehicles.

25V179000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery · Electrical System:software
~7,483 affected

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.

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.

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2020 Volvo S90 — FAQ

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

Is the 2020 Volvo S90 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Volvo S90 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Volvo S90?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints); Suspension Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2020 Volvo S90 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 214,638 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 2020 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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