2018 VOLVO V90 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
23
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 VOLVO V90
The 2018 VOLVO V90 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 23 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 VOLVO V90
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 VOLVO V90, potentially affecting up to 17,548 vehicles.
Recall 18V800000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 17,548 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel...
Consequence: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 VOLVO V90
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 VOLVO V90. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Rear light malfunction alert. Intermittent. Seems to happen when humidity is high.
Rear light malfunction alert. Intermittent. Seems to happen when humidity is high.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2018 VOLVO V90
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 VOLVO V90 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 VOLVO V90
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 23 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 VOLVO V90. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
36678.1.0 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Technical Journal. Recovering control modules stuck in ânot respondingâ after failed SW download. Connect VIDA to read-out the car. Follow steps outlined in this TJ.
TJ3667810 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Recovering control modules stuck in ?not responding?
TJ36548 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement
TJ32525 — SERVICE BRAKES
DIM message ?Parking brake service required?
ST-248-2021-04-1 — SUSPENSION
Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on the Rear Suspension Air Compressor for certain model year 2017-2020 S90 Series, 2017-2020 V90 Series, 2016-2020 XC90 and 2018-2020 XC60 models. Volvo has determined that there...
TJ34857.6.0-2021 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS
This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
TJ32958.5.0-2019 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is fitted in the oil sump area where the noise is most concentrated. A new design of the...
TJ3386430-2019-0 — TIRES
This is a Technical Journal: It may happen that after a software download, the TPMS light is flashing and DTC VDDM-U24004A, "ECU Software. System internal failures" is set. This is due to that the I-TPMS function in VDDM has not been initialized.
TJ34316.1.1-2019 — EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle key does not work
TJ33165.4.0-2019 — EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Journal: Ghost DTC set, VCM-B15F855, CEM-B158151
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 VOLVO V90
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO V90
- 2017 VOLVO V90 — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO V90 (current)
- 2019 VOLVO V90 — 1 complaint
- 2020 VOLVO V90 — 1 complaint
- 2021 VOLVO V90 — 0 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO V90 — 0 complaints
- 2023 VOLVO V90 — 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