2020 Volvo V90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V90 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
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.

- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Volvo V90 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Volvo V90 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers; fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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/ recognition
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…
Other Volvo V90 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 V90 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 V90 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 V90 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 V90 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 V90 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 V90 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 V90 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 V90 | 1 | 0 |
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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.