2022 Volvo S90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 10, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S90 years
Not enough data 7th of 13 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo S90. That ranks 7th out of 13 S90 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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Volvo S90 T8 (SPA) Facelift in Stuttgart-Vaihingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Volvo S90 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seat Belts1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seat Belts150%———
Unknown or Other150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 1 complaints
2023: 1202312026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Volvo S90 recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Back over prevention:softwareDec 23, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V908000 · 413,151 vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

Back over prevention:softwareMay 8, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V282000 · 413,151 vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm)Oct 20, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V793000 · 15,674 vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

TPMS system total malfunction. Wife started out of our garage for work and noticed that the vehicle wasnt driving right and fortunately stopped and back down our driveway back toward the garage. Called me out and I went around the vehicle and witnessed the right front tire was completely flat. The…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11749548

Two different times, while stopped at a traffic light, suddenly and without cause the seat belt tensioners in the front seats activated until we released the buckles. They violently retracted into our bodies, causing chest pain and for me, a female, left breast pain. The first time was 09/15/2022…

Seat Belts · received Apr 23, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11518516

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo S90?

Owners most often report seat belts, unknown or other problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Volvo S90?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 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 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.