2019 Volvo S90 recalls and problems

4 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Volvo S90.

4
recalls
3
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
1
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.

2019 Volvo S90 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump · Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA campaign 21V414000 · reported June 2, 2021 · Volvo Car USA, LLC · 85,550 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking · Forward collision avoidance: software, pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition

NHTSA campaign 20V144000 · reported March 12, 2020 · Volvo Car USA LLC · 121,605 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.

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.

What owners report

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

Jun 13, 2026 · Electrical system

Component: Electrical / Instrument Cluster The vehicle experienced a failure of the digital instrument cluster while driving. The instrument panel intermittently malfunctioned, including going blank, freezing, or failing to display critical information such as vehicle speed, warning indicators, and system alerts. This…

Mar 12, 2026 · Electrical system · fire reported

The car caught fire while parked in my driveway I had just had the hybrid system serviced at the dealership

Aug 16, 2025 · Vehicle speed control · crash reported

On July 13, 2025, as I was entering a small parking lot, my car suddenly accelerated on its own and crashed through a metal gate at the far end of the lot and then hit a large docked tourist boat. I had just turned right into the parking lot and was going approximately 5-6 miles per hour. I had not yet started to turn…

S90 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2016 2000
2017 4810
2018 21600
2019 4311
2020 3300
2021 2000
2022 3200

All Volvo S90 years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Volvo S90 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Volvo S90, the most recent reported on June 2, 2021 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump, Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volvo S90?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (1).
How many 2019 Volvo S90 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 3 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 13, 2026.