2023 VOLVO S90 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 VOLVO S90
The 2023 VOLVO S90 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2023 VOLVO S90
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2023 VOLVO S90, potentially affecting up to 841,976 vehicles.
Recall 25V282000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
| 413,151 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number...
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 22V793000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
| 15,674 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.
View full details →Recall 25V908000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
| 413,151 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard...
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 VOLVO S90
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 VOLVO S90. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My Volvo was left in the garage for three weeks while on vacation, came back and the sunroof was cracked. The dealer inspected the car, but claim the sunroof was hit (which is not true). There is no evidence that the sunroof was hit.
Backup camera problem is more prevalent after recall software update when backing up, or when trying to view the rear camera manually, the message says "Camera Temporarily Unavailable" for the entire duration I was driving for 40 minutes.
Safety Rating for the 2023 VOLVO S90
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 VOLVO S90 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 VOLVO S90
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 VOLVO S90. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
36821.1.0 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a Technical Journal:
TJ35978 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Convert CARE KEY to normal key
TJ34102b — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
Unnecessary Replacements of BEV and PHEV Charging Cables
TJ36507 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Factory Reset IHU and VIDA IHU/TCAM Reset
00038C1 — EQUIPMENT
Google Built In Premium Customer Experience Program.
3628520 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Long range PHEV BECM DTC P065800 leads to BDU replacement.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 VOLVO S90
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO S90
- 2018 VOLVO S90 — 21 complaints
- 2019 VOLVO S90 — 1 complaint
- 2020 VOLVO S90 — 4 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO S90 — 0 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO S90 — 1 complaint
- 2023 VOLVO S90 (current)
- 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