2021 VOLVO S90 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 VOLVO S90
The 2021 VOLVO S90 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 VOLVO S90
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2021 VOLVO S90, potentially affecting up to 29,950 vehicles.
Recall 25V179000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 7,483 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo 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.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners 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...
View full details →Recall 25V179000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 7,483 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo 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.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners 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...
View full details →Recall 25V179000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 7,483 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo 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.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners 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...
View full details →Recall 25V179000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 7,483 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo 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.
Consequence: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners 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...
View full details →Recall 21V716000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Consequence: 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 (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.
View full details →Recall 21V716000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
Consequence: 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 (ESC), increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10120.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 VOLVO S90
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 VOLVO S90.
Safety Rating for the 2021 VOLVO S90
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 VOLVO S90 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 VOLVO S90
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 VOLVO S90. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TJ36961.2.1-2024-08-07 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA
36845.1.3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA.
TJ36048.2.0 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality.
TJ3641580 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT
Electrical rear axis drive
TJ36415A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid or Pure Mode
TJ3654810 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187 download software prior replacement
TJ32525A — PARKING BRAKE
DIM message ?Parking brake service required?
S10090 package 2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada Ltd on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S10090 on certain Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, S90, V90, V90CC, XC90 Model Year 2021 vehicles. Volvo has identified that the software may not be robust enough to handle...
TJ35451.7.0-2021 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Technical Journal: VOC app driving journal A to B trail missing
TJ35610.1.2-2020 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This is a Technical Journal: No AM radio, Software to activate the AM radio will be made available
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 VOLVO S90
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO S90
- 2016 VOLVO S90 — 0 complaints
- 2017 VOLVO S90 — 8 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO S90 — 21 complaints
- 2019 VOLVO S90 — 1 complaint
- 2020 VOLVO S90 — 4 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO S90 (current)
- 2022 VOLVO S90 — 1 complaint
- 2023 VOLVO S90 — 2 complaints
- 2024 VOLVO S90 — 2 complaints
- 2025 VOLVO S90 — 0 complaints
Other VOLVO Models
- VOLVO XC90 — 2,131 total complaints
- VOLVO S60 — 1,655 total complaints
- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints