Model year 2019 · Midsize Cars

2019 Volvo S90: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Volvo S90 at 25–29 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

4

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.

2019 Volvo S90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 Volvo S90, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V414000 Reported Jun 2, 2021
Filed by
Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10100)
Components
Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump; Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers
Units affected
85,550 (estimate)
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.
Risk
Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking and 1 more component

NHTSA 20V144000 Reported Mar 12, 2020
Filed by
Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R29998)
Components
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking; Forward collision avoidance: Software: Pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognition
Units affected
121,605 (estimate)
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.
Risk
If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats

NHTSA 19V220000 Reported 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Software

NHTSA 18V800000 Reported Nov 13, 2018
Filed by
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 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.

2019 Volvo S90 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
S90 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium22/31/26 mpg—$3,150345
S90 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/31/25 mpg—$3,300359
S90 AWD PHEV2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium and Electricity / Electricity26/33/29 mpg
71 MPGe on electricity
21 mi$2,850165
S90 FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium23/35/27 mpg—$3,050328

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.

2019 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.

2019 Volvo S90 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Volvo S90 T5 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2019 Volvo S90 T5 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2019 Volvo S90 T6 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2019 Volvo S90 T8 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—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.

2019 Volvo S90 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volvo S90, most recently on Jun 13, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Volvo S90 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system2
Vehicle speed control1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Volvo S90 model years

Volvo S90 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 S9028 mpg———
2025 S9026–29 mpg40—
2024 S9025 mpg23—
2023 S9026–30 mpg33—
2022 S9026–30 mpg32—
2021 S9025–30 mpg20—
2020 S9025–30 mpg43—
2018 S9025–29 mpg216—
2017 S9025–27 mpg48—

All Volvo S90 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Volvo models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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