2020 VOLVO V90 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 VOLVO V90
The 2020 VOLVO V90 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 VOLVO V90
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2020 VOLVO V90, potentially affecting up to 414,310 vehicles.
Recall 21V414000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 85,550 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V414000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 85,550 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V144000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 121,605 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 20V144000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:SOFTWARE:PEDESTRIAN/CYCLIST/OBJECT/OBSTACLE/ RECOGNITION
| 121,605 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 VOLVO V90
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 VOLVO V90. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 2020 VOLVO V90
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 VOLVO V90 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 VOLVO V90
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 VOLVO V90. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TJ34648.5.0-2025-10-29 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - lack of airflow combined with a poor cooling performance follow the advice under service.
TJ3641540 — ENGINE
PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid or Pure Mode
TJ35902.1.1-2021 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
This is a Technical Journal: Connectivity services activation - PSIM issues
TJ34241.2.3-2021 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: 12V battery message and DTC CEM-B129F96
TJ35583.1.0-2020 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This is a Technical Journal: Panoramic sunroof, roller blind hanging loose
TJ34857.2.0-2019 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
TJ34857 1 0-2019 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a Technical Journal: ECM-P04F000, Evap System, High Pressure Purge Line
SPJ3484110-2019- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Service Product Journal: Electric wiring diagram missing in VIDA. Model year 2020
TJ33353 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Climate unit, not sufficient airflow from vents
TJ32033 — STEERING
Audio switches on steering wheel, no function
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 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 — 3 complaints
- 2019 VOLVO V90 — 1 complaint
- 2020 VOLVO V90 (current)
- 2021 VOLVO V90 — 0 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO V90 — 0 complaints
- 2023 VOLVO V90 — 0 complaints
- 2024 VOLVO V90 — 0 complaints
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- 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