The 2026 Volvo S90 presents an excellent reliability profile, with no reported recalls or complaints.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 34 | 28 | 9.8 | 6.92 | 8.4 | 23-26 mpg combined |
| 2025 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 | — |
| 2024 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | 22-31 mpg combined |
| 2023 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.35 | 9.05 | 23-32 mpg combined |
| 2022 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 | — |
| 2021 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 11.2 | 7.35 | 9.41 | — |
| 2020 | 21 | 31 | 25 | 11.2 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2019 | 21 | 31 | 25 | 11.2 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2018 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2017 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 250-455 hp | 350-520 lb-ft | Inline-4 | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 250-455 hp, Torque: 350-520 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
| 2025 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2024 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 295-455 hp | 310 lb-ft | Inline-4 | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 295-455 hp, Torque: 310 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 295 hp | 310 lb-ft | Inline-4 | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 295 hp, Torque: 310 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-4 |
| 2022 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2021 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2020 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2019 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2018 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | — | B4204TS(MP) | B4204TS(MP) | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium, Engine configuration: B4204TS(MP) |
| 2017 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | pricing | msrp | Trim | Note | Base price | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | USD | $51,195 | $51,195 - $54,295 | 0.9 | MSRP excludes destination charges. | llm_estimate | 5/7/2026 | — | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $51,195, MSRP range: $51,195 - $54,295, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP excludes destination charges., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/7/2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | USD | $57,700 | $57,700 - $72,395 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2024 model year ranges from the B6 Plus trim to the Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Ultimate trim. | llm_estimate | 5/7/2026 | — | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $57,700, MSRP range: $57,700 - $72,395, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2024 model year ranges from the B6 Plus trim to the Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 Ultimate trim., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/7/2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | USD | $57,200 | $57,200 - $70,500 | 0.9 | MSRP prices do not include tax, registration, or destination fees. | llm_estimate | 5/7/2026 | — | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $57,200, MSRP range: $57,200 - $70,500, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP prices do not include tax, registration, or destination fees., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/7/2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trim: Inscription | — | Inscription | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Trim: Inscription, Note: Bluetooth, SiriusXM radio | — | Inscription | Bluetooth, SiriusXM radio | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $54,350, Series: AWD, Trim: Momentum | — | Momentum | — | $54,350 | AWD |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $58,600, Trim: Inscription | — | Inscription | — | $58,600 | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $46,950, Trim: Inscription | — | Inscription | — | $46,950 | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | mechanical | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 500 | 17.7 | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 382 | 13.5 | Standard | 2 | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 407 | 14.5 | Standard | — | GVWR: Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 400 | 14 | Standard | 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 461 | 13.5 | Standard | 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.5, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 18 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.5 | 19 | 18 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.5, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 18 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.5 | 19 | 18 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.5 | 18 | 18 | CD + Stereo | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.5 | 18 | 18 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 115.8, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 19 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 115.8 | 18 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 500 | 17.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist | rearAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
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Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto | ev | infotainment | Electrification | Battery type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Standard | Standard | — | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | Electrification: phev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | phev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion |
| 2024 | Standard | Standard | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion |
| 2023 | Standard | — | — | Apple CarPlay: Standard | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | Electrification: phev | — | phev | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
The 2026 Volvo S90 presents an excellent reliability profile, with no reported recalls or complaints.
The 2025 Volvo S90 presents a mixed reliability picture.
The 2024 Volvo S90 offers a refined driving experience, but potential buyers should be aware of software-related issues impacting driver displays.
The 2023 Volvo S90 is a competent luxury sedan, but potential buyers should prioritize confirming the completion of its two recalls, particularly the ECM software update.
The 2022 Volvo S90 presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to a critical recall concerning engine control module software that can prevent starting.
The 2021 Volvo S90 presents an average reliability profile, with a significant ownership concern centered on potential traction battery short circuits and fire risk.
The 2020 Volvo S90 presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
The 2019 Volvo S90 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a critical fuel pump recall and a severe unintended acceleration complaint.
The 2018 Volvo S90 is rated below average for reliability.
The 2017 Volvo S90 presents a mixed reliability picture, with an 'Average' overall assessment.
The 2016 Volvo S90 presents a mixed reliability picture.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 11 published S90 reports, covering 2016 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Volvo S90 presents an excellent reliability profile, with no reported recalls or complaints.
Published year coverage: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Volvo S90. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 volvo s90 presents an excellent reliability profile, with no reported recalls or complaints. and the 2026 volvo s90 enters the used market with a strong reliability foundation, evidenced by its zero recall and complaint record. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
11 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2016 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.