2018 Volvo V90 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Volvo V90, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Volvo V90
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Volvo V90 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear light malfunction alert. Intermittent. Seems to happen when humidity is high.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 26, 2025 · Exterior lighting
“A medium rain caused water to enter the rear taillights and short out, causing malfunctions for both sides. The forums and Facebooks are littered with these post. It’s not off but when. It’s a poor de”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 24, 2024 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Volvo V90 (V90 AWD, V90 CC AWD, V90 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–24 / 29–34 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volvo V90 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo V90 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Volvo V90 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Volvo V90 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Volvo V90 | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 Volvo V90 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Volvo V90 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo V90 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo V90 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Volvo V90 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo V90 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Volvo V90
How do I know if my 2018 Volvo V90 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Volvo V90; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 18V800000).
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.