Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 5/7/2026 | — | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $51,195, MSRP range: $51,195 - $54,295, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP excludes destination charges., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, 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. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 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: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 5/7/2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | USD | $57,200 | $57,200 - $70,500 | 0.9 | MSRP prices do not include tax, registration, or destination fees. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 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: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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
2026
NewestThe 2026 Volvo S90 presents an excellent reliability profile, with no reported recalls or complaints.
2025
The 2025 Volvo S90 presents a mixed reliability picture.
2024
The 2024 Volvo S90 offers a refined driving experience, but potential buyers should be aware of software-related issues impacting driver displays.
2023
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.
2022
The 2022 Volvo S90 presents an average reliability profile, primarily due to a critical recall concerning engine control module software that can prevent starting.
2021
The 2021 Volvo S90 presents an average reliability profile, with a significant ownership concern centered on potential traction battery short circuits and fire risk.
2020
The 2020 Volvo S90 presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2019
The 2019 Volvo S90 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a critical fuel pump recall and a severe unintended acceleration complaint.
2018
The 2018 Volvo S90 is rated below average for reliability.
2017
The 2017 Volvo S90 presents a mixed reliability picture, with an 'Average' overall assessment.
2016
The 2016 Volvo S90 presents a mixed reliability picture.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Volvo S90?
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.
Is the Volvo S90 reliable?
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.
What are common problems with the Volvo S90?
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.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 11
- Years tracked
- 11
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints