2020 Volvo V90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 3, 2021 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other V90 years
Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Volvo V90. That ranks 3rd out of 9 V90 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Volvo V90
Volvo V90 Cross Country. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: MichalPL, 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 2020 Volvo V90 problems

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

Visibility/wiper1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility/wiper1100%———

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

2020 Volvo V90 recalls (2)

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Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpJun 2, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V414000 · 85,550 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.

Risk: Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10100.

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking; forward collision avoidance:software:pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ recognitionMar 12, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V144000 · 121,605 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2019-2020 S60, V60, V60 Cross Country, S90L, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC40, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended.

Risk: If the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the Active Safety Domain Master (ASDM) software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R29998.

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.

Recent owner reports

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

I just swap my volvo s90 2018 for a volvo v90-cc 2020. This vehicle has a excessive amount of windshield glare from the dashboard & heads-up display that creates a great amount of distraction and vertigo while driving. This can create such of distraction that i don't know what to do. Please help us…

Visibility/wiper · received Jun 13, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11328711

Other Volvo V90 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2022 V9003
2021 V9012
202012
2019 V9013
2018 V9021
2017 V9001
1999 V9000
1998 V90100
1997 V9010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volvo V90?

Owners most often report visibility/wiper problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Volvo V90?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 Volvo V90 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V90 model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.