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2020 Volvo S90Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2020 Volvo S90, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-179 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 86%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Forward collision avoidance

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Volvo S90 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Forward collision avoidance20
Service brakes10
Suspension10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2020 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.

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Propulsion system: traction battery

Recall 25V-179 · Mar 24, 2025 · 7,483 vehicles · 6,471 repaired

Risk. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2023 Q2

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 21V-414 · Jun 2, 2021 · 85,550 vehicles · 82,985 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2022 Q1

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Recall 20V-144 · Mar 12, 2020 · 121,605 vehicles · 119,119 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2020 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2020 Volvo S90, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What S90 owners report

Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While driving on a rainy day my forward collision warning (FCW) system cam on signifying and impending collision via the "Red Warning Vehicle Crash" in the heads-up display. The car started to automatically break as well. There were no other vehicles in my land or close to me at the time. It was…
Complaint 11740086 · May 26, 2026
On 8/22 while driving on a city road in extreme rainy conditions the vehicle in front of me drove through standing water, which created significant spray. As a result the City Safety feature of my Volvo S90 engaged in an extreme fashion. Without any risk of an impending collision the City Safety…
Complaint 11480704 · Aug 23, 2022

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