repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
2017 Volvo S90Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2017 Volvo S90, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-798 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 19, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Volvo S90 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Structure
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 Volvo S90 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Air bags: side/window
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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of…
repaired · 2018 Q1
Air bags
Risk. Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other S90 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S90 median. How we score
'97'98'99'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What S90 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I could smell gasoline coming from the vents for several days. I opened the hood and found gasoline leaking from one of the hoses near the engine. I had the car towed to the volvo dealership and they found a leaking low pressure fuel sensor and replaced it.
Own a 2017 S90?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.