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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2018 Volvo S90 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
12
Latest campaign
Mar 20, 2019

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seats1Mar 20, 2019
Electrical system1Nov 13, 2018

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 20, 2019Latest campaign
Mar 20, 201919V220000

Seats

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V220000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 19V220000 · Mar 20, 2019
Nov 13, 201818V800000

Electrical system: software

If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V800000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V800000 · Nov 13, 2018
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component12

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
12Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system325000
Unknown or other325000
Latches/locks/linkages217000
Service brakes217000
Tires18000
Seats18000
Hydraulic18000
Vehicle speed control18000
Wheels18000
Structure18000
Engine18000
Fuel/propulsion system18000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names S90 T5, S90 T6, S90 T8.

Latest reports

  • 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.”

    Filed 03/12/2025 · ODI 11647854
  • Electrical system

    “At 5pm while driving home, which was 2 hours away, I needed to stop and refuel. At the pump I pushed the fuel door and it would not release to open. After many tries it would not open.”

    Filed 02/19/2025 · ODI 11643791
  • Electrical system

    “The rear door will not open from the inside or the outside. Apparently this is a door lock actuator issue experinced by many volvo owners.”

    Filed 02/23/2024 · ODI 11573556

Other Volvo S90 model years

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2018 Volvo S90 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Volvo S90 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volvo S90. The most recent, 19V220000 (reported March 20, 2019), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Volvo S90?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Volvo S90?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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