Model year 2021 · Midsize Cars

2021 Volvo S90: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2021 Volvo S90 at 25–30 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

25–30

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.

2021 Volvo S90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Volvo S90, newest first.

Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V179000 Reported Mar 24, 2025
Filed by
Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10312)
Components
Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery; Electrical system: Software
Units affected
7,483 (estimate)
Problem
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
Risk
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V716000 Reported Sep 15, 2021
Filed by
Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10120)
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Service brakes, hydraulic
Units affected
9 (estimate)
Problem
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Risk
Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2021 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.

2021 Volvo S90 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
S90 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium21/32/25 mpg—$3,300356
S90 AWD PHEV2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium and Electricity / Electricity28/31/30 mpg
60 MPGe on electricity		21 mi$2,750163

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.

2021 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.

2021 Volvo S90 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2021 Volvo S90 T6 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2021 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.

2021 Volvo S90 owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2021 Volvo S90 received since January 1, 2015.

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—
2020 S9025–30 mpg43—
2019 S9025–29 mpg43—
2018 S9025–29 mpg216—
2017 S9025–27 mpg48—

All Volvo S90 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2021 Volvo models

2021 Volvo S602021 Volvo V602021 Volvo V902021 Volvo XC402021 Volvo XC602021 Volvo XC90

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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