Model year 2017 · Midsize Station Wagons

2017 Volvo V90: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Volvo V90 at 25 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as V90CC.

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.

2017 Volvo V90 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Volvo V90, newest first.

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

Air bags: Side/window

NHTSA 17V104000 Reported Feb 16, 2017

Filed by: Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R89714)
Units affected: 10,476 (estimate)
Problem: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The bolts that secure the Inflatable Curtain (IC) air bags in place may break, possibly resulting in the IC air bag deploying improperly in the event of a crash. As, such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89714.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2017 Volvo V90 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. 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.

2017 Volvo V90 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
V90 CC AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/30/25 mpg	$3,300	355

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.

2017 Volvo V90 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.

2017 Volvo V90 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Volvo V90 CC SW AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not 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.

2017 Volvo V90 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Volvo V90, most recently on Jun 18, 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 2017 Volvo V90 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Air bags	2
Exterior lighting	1

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 V90 model years

Volvo V90 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 V90	25 mpg	1	0	—
2025 V90	25 mpg	2	1	—
2024 V90	25 mpg	2	2	—
2023 V90	25 mpg	3	1	—
2022 V90	25 mpg	3	3	—
2021 V90	24–26 mpg	2	1	—
2020 V90	24–26 mpg	2	5	—
2019 V90	24–27 mpg	3	2	—
2018 V90	25–27 mpg	1	9	—

All Volvo V90 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Volvo models

2017 Volvo S60 2017 Volvo S90 2017 Volvo V60 2017 Volvo XC60 2017 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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