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.
2018 Volvo V90Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Volvo V90, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-800 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Volvo V90 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Exterior lighting
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 Volvo V90 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.
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
2018 vs. every other V90 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 V90 median. How we score
'93'97'98'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What V90 owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
A medium rain caused water to enter the rear taillights and short out, causing malfunctions for both sides. The forums and Facebooks are littered with these post. It’s not off but when. It’s a poor design and safety hazard that is costing to repair.
Own a 2018 V90?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.