2021 Volvo S90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S90 years
- Not enough data 11th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2021 Volvo S90 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2021 Volvo S90 recalls (2)
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Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery; electrical system:software
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.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Other Volvo S90 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 S90 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 S90 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 S90 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 S90 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 S90 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 S90 | 3 | 4 |
| 2018 S90 | 16 | 2 |
| 2017 S90 | 8 | 4 |
| 2016 S90 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 S90 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 S90 | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 S90 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volvo S90?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Volvo S90?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Volvo S90 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S90 model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.