2018 Volvo S90: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 Volvo S90 at 25–29 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
25–29
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volvo dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2018 Volvo S90 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Volvo S90, newest first.
Seats
NHTSA 19V220000Reported Mar 20, 2019
Filed by
Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R19931)
Units affected
2,297 (estimate)
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.
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.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R39917)
Units affected
17,548 (estimate)
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.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2018 Volvo S90 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2018 Volvo S90 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2018 Volvo S90 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2018 Volvo S90 T5 4 DR AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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Standard
2018 Volvo S90 T5 4 DR FWD
Not rated
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Not rated
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Standard
2018 Volvo S90 T6 4 DR AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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Standard
2018 Volvo S90 T6 4 DR FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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Standard
2018 Volvo S90 T8 4 DR AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2018 Volvo S90 owner complaints
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volvo S90, most recently on Jul 31, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2018 Volvo S90 complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
4
Unknown or other
4
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
2
Wheels
2
Air bags
1
Back over prevention: Warnings
1
Engine
1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
1
Fuel/propulsion system
1
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Lock
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
