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2020 Volvo S90

Plug-in hybridGas
Midsize Cars
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
74 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA3
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA30 mpg
2026202520242023202220212020201920182017

The 2020 Volvo S90 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas midsize car with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the S90 AWD PHEV, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 3 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
S90 AWD PHEVPlug-in hybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 34 and 65 kW 3-phase Sync.283130 (40 MPGe blended)21 mi electric503 h$2,600
S90 AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo213125———$3,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 41945, 41493.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

R10312
7,483 vehicles
ProblemVolvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.RiskA short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.FixOwners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
NHTSA campaign 25V179000reported Mar 24, 2025Volvo Car USA, LLC
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

R10100
85,550 vehicles
ProblemVolvo 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.RiskFailure of the low-pressure fuel pump can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V414000reported Jun 2, 2021Volvo Car USA, LLC
○minor

Forward Collision Avoidance

R29998
121,605 vehicles
ProblemVolvo 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.RiskIf the automatic emergency braking system does not engage as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.FixVolvo 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V144000reported Mar 12, 2020Volvo Car USA LLC

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
3complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service Brakes1
Wheels1
Suspension1

What owners describe

“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 purely heavy rain. This…”May 26, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report
“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 feature determined the …”Aug 23, 2022 · Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA owner report
“- Brakes, Wheels, and possibly suspension. - Car shudders under braking, impacts stopping ability. All tires vibrate while driving. Wheels are warped/damaged. - Vehicle went to the dealer. Replaced all four rotors, repaired all for rims. - I have reached out to the manufacturer for support. They declined to get involve…”Dec 7, 2021 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other S90 model years

A

2026 Volvo S90

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2025 Volvo S90

3 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2024 Volvo S90

2 recalls · 1 complaints

B

2023 Volvo S90

3 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2022 Volvo S90

3 recalls · 2 complaints

C

2021 Volvo S90

2 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2019 Volvo S90

4 recalls · 3 complaints

B

2018 Volvo S90

2 recalls · 16 complaints

C

2017 Volvo S90

4 recalls · 8 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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