Model year 2022 · Midsize Cars

2022 Volvo S90: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Volvo S90 at 26–30 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

3

EPA combined mpg

26–30

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.

2022 Volvo S90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2022 Volvo S90, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V908000 Reported Dec 23, 2025
Filed by
Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10333)
Units affected
413,151 (estimate)
Problem
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10333. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 16, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V282. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V282 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V282000 Reported May 8, 2025
Filed by
Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10320)
Units affected
413,151 (estimate)
Problem
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm)

NHTSA 22V793000 Reported Oct 20, 2022
Filed by
Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10198)
Units affected
15,674 (estimate)
Problem
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk
The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2022 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.

2022 Volvo S90 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
S90 B6 AWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium23/31/26 mpg—$3,150341
S90 T8 AWD Recharge2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium and Electricity / Electricity28/31/30 mpg
63 MPGe on electricity
21 mi$2,750164
S90 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium and Electricity / Electricity28/31/29 mpg
66 MPGe on electricity
38 mi$2,850110

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.

2022 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.

2022 Volvo S90 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Volvo S90 B6 AWD 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2022 Volvo S90 T8 Recharge 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

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.

2022 Volvo S90 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo S90, most recently on Jul 10, 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 2022 Volvo S90 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Seat belts1
Unknown or other1

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—
2021 S9025–30 mpg20—
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 2022 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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