repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
2021 Volvo S90Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Volvo S90. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-179 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Volvo S90 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 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 · 2022 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. Separation of the rotor and shaft may cause a reduction in braking assistance and a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control…
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
2021 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Volvo S90, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
Own a 2021 S90?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.