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2020 Volvo V90
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Complaints filed
5
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
2
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
25
EPA estimate
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (20% of 5 reports), followed by steering (20%).
Share of all 5 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11635195.
Individual complaint reports(5)
Showing the 5 most recent reportsElectrical SystemJan 2025 · ODI 11635195Details +Close −
Gaps in the sunroof seal caused water to drain from the sunroof to the interior, electrical panel, firewall panel of the car and batteries. All electrical components are damaged because of the water. My car died on a very busy road on Dec. 31, 2024. It is an extremely dangerous rd. I could not leave the vehicle because my special needs son was with me and scared to get out. The car was looked at by the Volvo dealer service manger where we bought the car in Oct., 2023 and has confirmed all damages caused by a deteriorating sunroof seal. ( 2020 model) insurance is planning to look at it but because of the water damage in the interior, the car interior needs to be stripped to check for other damage, corrosion. Warning lights came on a few seconds before the car stopped/ died so there was no time to get to a safe place. Police were on the scene and had to have the car towed out of the way of traffic.
- Reported
- Jan 2025
- Incident date
- Dec 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherJun 2023 · ODI 11527781Details +Close −
The center dash doesn't hold the settings and the main dash is flickering.
- Reported
- Jun 2023
- Incident date
- Jun 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SteeringMay 2023 · ODI 11521965Details +Close −
Sunday, May 14, 2023 - 2:30pm Car reports "Brake Failure - Stop Safely" Driver does so, and-- -Parking Brake Sets -Car will not come out of Park -Engine can not be turned off -Rear lift gate cannot be opened by any means First attempt at a tow fails – parking brake locked [XXX] arrives at site at about 6:45 pm. I observe the following: -Car is running, engine cannot be turned off. -Shift lever cannot be moved out of park. -Parking brake cannot be released -Tailgate cannot be opened by any means. -Brake Warning light is on among others. -Brake Pedal has adequate pressure. After attending to parents as this is 4.5 hours at this point of VOC saying help is on the way…. I open the hood and the engine compartment fuse box per a not I found by a credible person on Swedespeed, I pull fuse #38 out and give it 3-4 minutes before replacing it. At which point: -Rear liftgate become operational. -Car will come out of park -Emergency brake releases -ABS error no longer dominates dash screen but other lights remain. SEE Attachment with various images and original details INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Reported
- May 2023
- Incident date
- May 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
TiresAug 2021 · ODI 11430114Details +Close −
A note I have put on forums. I believe firmly that the NHSTA has failed the American consumer with respect to "Run Flat Tires" and Donuts. On a prior Audi we could and did throw the donut away and were able to use a real spare for the odd flat. Now for both this Volvo and most other cars, there is no accommodation for a real spare tire. I do not know what public interest you are serving by allowing the industry to do away with properly sized spare tires and spare tire wells. But here is a live example of a car effectively being out of all but emergency use for all of five days due to a simple nail in a tire. You need to re-think your priorities and in whose interest you regulate. This is simply a monumental step in reverse. Doug Scott Sort of a heads up for those taking trips to rural(?) America. Ours is at the Eastern Shore - a hop skip and jump to DC but terra incognito for Volvo. Friday it was discovered that the car had a flat. The VOC option was to have it towed to a dealer 90 minutes (plus bridge traffic away for a repair, said dealer would have to order replacement so Monday). No loaner cars. AAA was called and jumped into action. They got the donut on and delivered tire to nearest shop 30 miles away in Chestertown. They will not repair a run-flat so ordered one for delivery soonest which is the following Wednesday. Since they are a "Goodyear" dealer they cannot process the Volvo/Pirelli road hazard warranty. So we pay full price plus for replacement. Dealer does not want to give us damaged tire either....but that we will extract. So, a simple flat tire that were it a normal tire would have been repaired easily Friday keeps the user's while on vacation stuck for 5 days on a car with a limited use donut. Where is the advancement in this? For who are run flats a good idea?
- Reported
- Aug 2021
- Incident date
- Aug 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Visibility/WiperJun 2020 · ODI 11328711Details +Close −
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 REVIEW THIS ISSUE. *TR
- Reported
- Jun 2020
- Incident date
- Jun 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls(2)
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Electrical SystemFeb 2021 · 21V414000Details +Close −
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.
Remedy: 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.
Open full NHTSA recall record →Forward Collision AvoidanceDec 2020 · 20V144000Details +Close −
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V90 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 | 33 | 26 |
| V90 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 | 31 | 25 |
| V90 CC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 | 30 | 24 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2020 Volvo V90: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Volvo V90?
Owners filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 Volvo V90. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Volvo V90?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (20% of complaints) and steering (20%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Volvo V90 have?
2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2020 Volvo V90, covering components such as electrical system. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Volvo V90 get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Volvo V90 between 24 and 26 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.