The 2021 Volvo V90 offers a comfortable and stylish package, but its average reliability verdict and a critical recall concerning the SRS control unit demand thorough pre-purchase inspection.
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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.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | Inline-4 | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 316 hp | 295 lb-ft | Inline-4 | B4204T27 | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | — | — | — | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | pricing | msrp | Note | Base price | Series | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | USD | $54,900 | $51,800 - $57,800 | 0.9 | MSRP for T6 AWD models ranged from $54,900 to $57,800. T5 models started at $51,800. | llm_estimate | 5/7/2026 | — | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $54,900, MSRP range: $51,800 - $57,800, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for T6 AWD models ranged from $54,900 to $57,800. T5 models started at $51,800., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/7/2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Note: Bluetooth, USB connection, HD & Sirius Satellite Radio | — | Bluetooth, USB connection, HD & Sirius Satellite Radio | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $56,350, Series: FWD, Trim: Inscription | — | — | $56,350 | FWD | Inscription |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Base price: $49,950, Trim: Inscription | — | — | $49,950 | — | Inscription |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | GVWR | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 723 | 25.5 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | 2 | 4 | 115.8 | 19 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | 2 | 4 | 115.8 | 19 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | 2 | 4 | 115.8 | 20 | 19 | CD + Stereo | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 723 | 25.5 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | 2 | 4 | 115.8 | 19 | 19 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, blindSpotIntervention: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, laneCenteringAssist: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
The 2021 Volvo V90 offers a comfortable and stylish package, but its average reliability verdict and a critical recall concerning the SRS control unit demand thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The 2020 Volvo V90 presents an average reliability profile, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
The 2019 Volvo V90 is rated below average for reliability.
The 2018 Volvo V90 presents a mixed reliability picture, with a 'Below Average' verdict driven by documented issues with its exterior lighting system.
The 2017 Volvo V90 presents a below-average reliability profile, warranting careful consideration for used car buyers.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 5 published V90 reports, covering 2017 through 2021. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2021 Volvo V90 offers a comfortable and stylish package, but its average reliability verdict and a critical recall concerning the SRS control unit demand thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
There is no single reliability answer for every Volvo V90. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2021 volvo v90 offers a comfortable and stylish package, but its average reliability verdict and a critical recall concerning the srs control unit demand thorough pre-purchase inspection. and the 2021 volvo v90 presents a compelling value proposition for those seeking a luxurious and practical wagon, provided the purchase price reflects its average reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2017 through 2021.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.