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2020 Volvo S90 Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20261 Critical Recalls
Daniel Wilson

Complaint Summary

The 2020 Volvo S90 has 4 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve service brakes and wheels.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.6/ 10

Based on 4 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

SERVICE BRAKES

1 25%

WHEELS

1 25%

SUSPENSION

1 25%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

1 25%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is SERVICE BRAKES, accounting for 25% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 4 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2020 Volvo S90

The 2020 Volvo S90 has 4 owner complaints in this dataset. SERVICE BRAKES is the most common complaint category, representing about 25% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2020 Volvo S90 are SERVICE BRAKES (1), WHEELS (1), SUSPENSION (1).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 2 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2020 Volvo S90?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 4 of 4 systems

SERVICE BRAKES

1 Report25% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

- Brakes, Wheels, and possibly suspension. - Car shudders under braking, impacts stopping ability. All tires vibrate while driving. Wheels are warped/damaged. - Vehicle went to the dealer. Replaced all four rotors, repaired all for rims. - I have reached out to the manufacturer for support. They declined to get involved. - No messages or warnings

12/7/2021

WHEELS

1 Report25% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

- Brakes, Wheels, and possibly suspension. - Car shudders under braking, impacts stopping ability. All tires vibrate while driving. Wheels are warped/damaged. - Vehicle went to the dealer. Replaced all four rotors, repaired all for rims. - I have reached out to the manufacturer for support. They declined to get involved. - No messages or warnings

12/7/2021

SUSPENSION

1 Report25% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

- Brakes, Wheels, and possibly suspension. - Car shudders under braking, impacts stopping ability. All tires vibrate while driving. Wheels are warped/damaged. - Vehicle went to the dealer. Replaced all four rotors, repaired all for rims. - I have reached out to the manufacturer for support. They declined to get involved. - No messages or warnings

12/7/2021

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

1 Report25% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

On 8/22 while driving on a city road in extreme rainy conditions the vehicle in front of me drove through standing water, which created significant spray. As a result the City Safety feature of my Volvo S90 engaged in an extreme fashion. Without any risk of an impending collision the City Safety feature determined the water spray to be an obstacle and fully engaged the brakes (ABS event) to avoid the impending collision including engaging seat-belt pre-tensioning. I was lucky as the drive behind me was paying attention and swerved to avoid rear ending my abruptly stopping vehicle without any intervention from me as the driver. I believe that the issue was caused due to the City Safety system incorrectly detecting the water spray as an impeding crash. This seems to be a system calibration that could have been addressed during development. I wanted to notify NHTSA of this situation so you can be aware and monitor the impact of these driver assist features on overall road safety.

8/23/2022

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2020 Volvo S90?

The most reported complaint category for the 2020 Volvo S90 is SERVICE BRAKES, with 1 owner report. That is about 25% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include SERVICE BRAKES, WHEELS, SUSPENSION.

Are complaints about the 2020 Volvo S90 a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 2 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2020 Volvo S90?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2020 Volvo S90 severe?

2 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Volvo S90: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Common Problems
  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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