Does the 2018 Volvo S90 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Volvo S90, the most recent reported on March 20, 2019 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo S90?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by unknown or other (4).

How many 2018 Volvo S90 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Volvo S90 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Volvo S90.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Volvo S90 recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 19V220000 · reported March 20, 2019 · Volvo Car USA LLC · 2,297 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19931.

Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 18V800000 · reported November 13, 2018 · Volvo Car USA LLC · 17,548 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
The fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system4
Unknown or other4
Latches/locks/linkages2
Wheels2
Air bags1
Back over prevention1
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Seats1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 31, 2026 · Air bags
Volvo is aware of a major safety issue that has to do with the drain hose of AC. They have issued a recall on models 2016 and 2017 and produced replacement parts.My car was purchased in 2017, but is a 2018. I have had the AC hose leak into my passenger compartment and cause my filter behind my glove box to be soaking…

May 3, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
ISSUE 1 – VOLVO ON CALL / VCM "SERVICE REQUIRED" MESSAGE: My vehicle has displayed a persistent "Volvo On Call Service Required" error message in the Driver Information Module (DIM) for over one year. This is directly covered by: • Volvo Technical Journal TJ 36916.1.0 (NHTSA ID: MC-10253788), issued April 2024 • Fault…

Feb 11, 2026 · Wheels
There is a great deal of vibration at highway speeds. It has been like this since I purchased the car.

Oct 10, 2025 · Unknown or other
The AC system releases refrigerant into the cabin due to Volvo improperly engineering the climate control and allowing the evaporator core to freeze and crack. They acknowledge the issue and have released a resister cable to prevent the evaporator core from cracking. I have tested the air in the cabin, and the VOC…

Mar 12, 2025 · Latches/locks/linkages
Rear right door lock failed, stuck closed. Extremely unsafe if someone was sitting in the back and unable to leave vehicle. It has been confirmed by others. It has been inspected by an independent mechanic. There has been zero warning lights to indicate the issue

S90 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2016	2	0	0	0
2017	4	8	1	0
2018	2	16	0	0
2019	4	3	1	1
2020	3	3	0	0
2021	2	0	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2018 Volvo S90 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Volvo S90, the most recent reported on March 20, 2019 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo S90?: Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by unknown or other (4).
How many 2018 Volvo S90 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 31, 2026.