2017 Volvo S90 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2017 Volvo S90, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2017 Volvo S90
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system)
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…
Remedy: 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.
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Air bags: side/window
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate…
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer…
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Air conditioner (equipment) and air bags
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016.…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Volvo S90 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,750 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Volvo re-engineered the front struts due to the ones they used to be defective/known to fail. This re-engineering requires both left and right struts to be what they call "upgraded" at the same time,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 19, 2023 · Suspension
“The door latches freeze at low temperatures (e.g. -10F) and I can not access the vehicle. This can be very dangerous in emergency situations (sick child that needs to go to the hospital, a dangerous p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2022 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Volvo S90 (S90 AWD, S90 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–27 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 22–23 / 31–34 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volvo S90 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S90 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Volvo S90 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 Volvo S90 | 0 | 25 |
| 1999 Volvo S90 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo S90 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Volvo S90 | 4 | 8 |
| 2018 Volvo S90 | 2 | 16 |
| 2019 Volvo S90 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Volvo S90 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 Volvo S90 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Volvo S90 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Volvo S90 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Volvo S90 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo S90 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2017 Volvo S90
How do I know if my 2017 Volvo S90 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2017 Volvo S90; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V690000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.