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2019 Volvo S90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 S90.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Volvo S90 is an SUV that carries a 5.9‑quart oil capacity and uses 0W‑30, 5W‑30 or 0W‑20 viscosity for its power train. It achieves EPA fuel economy of 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined and is paired with an eight‑speed automatic transmission. The model logged only a single owner complaint — related to power‑train and vehicle‑speed control — and just three recalls have been issued, a stark contrast to the 39 complaints recorded in the 1998 peak of the lineage. This places the 2019 version among the most reliable iterations of the S90 series.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI H7 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 32140029. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI H7 · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/45R18/XL 100VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Optional: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter31370089
Battery31652065 alt 30659531
Front wiper blades32341610
Thermostat31368063 alt 31686046
Cabin air filter31407748

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200.4 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase120.5 in
Curb weight4057 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 31 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the S90 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.5–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.50 sec — 2018 T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh4.50 sec13.30 sec400 hpAWD
2018T6 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.90 sec14.50 sec316 hpAWD
2017T6 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.60 sec14.10 sec316 hpAWD
2017T6 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.60 sec14.10 sec316 hpAWD
2017T6 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.60 sec14.10 sec316 hpAWD
2017T5 Momentum Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec250 hpFWD
2017T5 Momentum Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec14.90 sec250 hpFWD
2021Recharge T8 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh4.70 sec13.30 sec400 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.9 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.9 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolvo
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group NumberH7
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberH8
Optional BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., 90°33 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., 90°33 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.11 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Screw to Crankshaft, Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 81.0 ft. lbs. center bolt, Step 4: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 120°, Step 3: Turn 120°.29.5 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.5 ft. lbs. Step 2: 120°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.29.5 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 50°.33 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15 ft. lbs. Alternate tightening all fasteners evenly. Start at the center and work outwards.15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inside Bolts15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Foglamp (adjust alignment) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the 2019 Volvo S90, only one complaint was recorded in the Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control area, with no crash or fire complaints reported. Across the sparse federal record provided, the generation shows a decline from 39 complaints in 1998 to just 1 in 1999, and an absence of complaints in 2016, but a rise to 2 recalls that year. The 2019 model sits at the low end of this arc, with minimal reported issues and no recalls noted, suggesting a relatively clean safety and reliability profile. Given the steady drop in complaint volume and lack of recalls for this year, 2019 represents a favorable purchase point within this generation.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
288
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 288 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
33031.6.02026-05-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not…
34521.11.12026-05-07Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test…
36496.10.02026-05-07Power TrainThis is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the…
35503.4.02026-05-06StructureThis is a Technical Journal: Panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 S90 take?

5.9 qt of 104°F and below: 0W-30; Between -22°F - 104°F: 5W-30; Extreme Driving Conditions: 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 S90 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S90 get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.