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2023 Volvo S90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 S90.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Volvo S90 utilizes an Automatic (S8) transmission to achieve EPA fuel economy ratings of 23/32/26 mpg. Reliability data for this model year records 3 recalls and 2 total owner complaints, with the top complaint area designated as Unknown Or Other. This current data stands against a model complaint history covering 1997-2016, where annual figures ranged from a low of 1 complaint in 1999 to a high of 39 in 1998. Comparatively, the 2023 model's count places it near the minimum of the recorded reliability spectrum.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/32/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 32257032. 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.

Tire size255/40R19/XL 100VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32257032 alt 32140029
Engine air filter31370089
Battery31652065
Front wiper blades32341610
Thermostat31686235 alt 31368063
Cabin air filter31407747 alt 31434971

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 weight4297 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 32 / 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
2022B6 R-Design Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.40 sec14.80 sec295 hpAWD
2021Recharge T8 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh4.70 sec13.30 sec400 hpAWD
2021Recharge T8 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger 1-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh4.90 sec13.50 sec400 hpAWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 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 Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Foglamp (adjust alignment) · Headlamp (inspect alignment) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace) · Timing Belt Idler Pulley (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.

The 2023 Volvo S90 marks the first year of available federal complaint data for this generation, with just two complaints logged—one under "Unknown Or Other" and one related to "Back Over Prevention"—neither of which resulted in recalls, investigations, or crash/fire incidents. Compared to the prior generation’s early years (e.g., 1997–1999), where complaints ranged from 1 to 39 and included investigations, the 2023 model shows a notably quieter start, aligning more closely with the 2016 S90’s minimal issues (0 complaints, 2 recalls). The absence of crash or fire complaints and the lack of recalls or investigations for 2023 suggest Volvo addressed early-generation reliability concerns, though the sample size remains small. Historically, Volvo’s recall activity has been modest (e.g., 2 recalls in 2016), and the 2023 data doesn’t deviate from this trend. With no red flags in the federal record and a clean slate for its generation, the 2023 S90 appears to be a low-risk used purchase—assuming no undisclosed production anomalies emerge in later years. **Takeaway: This is a strong year to buy, given its pristine early record.**

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
129
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Unknown Or Other1
Back Over Prevention1

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 129 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
36551.6.12024-05-21EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Chirping noise from engine during engine shutoff. Replace…
36926.1.02024-05-02Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Google acceptance required for SW 3.0.3. Software download.
36920.1.02024-05-02Engine And Engine CoolingThis is a Technical Journal: Check engine light and DTC - ECM P061C48/P060C48. Change…
36899.1.02024-05-02Electrical SystemThis is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download…
36202.2.12024-05-02Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads

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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 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 23 city / 32 highway / 26 combined mpg.