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2025 Volvo S90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 S90.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2025 Volvo S90 pairs an eight-speed automatic transmission with EPA ratings of 23 mpg city, 31 highway, and 26 combined, anchoring a model year that has logged 61 owner complaints to date with the electrical system as the leading category and three recalls issued. Viewed against the nameplate's longer complaint record from 1997 through 2016 — where annual totals swung from a single report in 1999 to a peak of 39 in 1998 — the current figure exceeds the historical high, signaling a meaningful departure from prior reliability patterns for this generation.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

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 / 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
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

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 2025 Volvo S90 shows an increase in reported issues compared to the 2016 model year, which recorded zero complaints. Across the provided federal record, complaint volumes have fluctuated, but the 2025 model represents a rise in reports, specifically within the Electrical System (9) and "Unknown Or Other" (6) categories. Additional complaints for 2025 include a combination of Electrical and Fuel/Propulsion systems (5) and the Power Train (3). While there is one reported crash complaint and no fire complaints, the data does not specify the root causes for these electrical or powertrain failures. Because this year shows a spike in critical system complaints compared to the 2016 baseline, it is not a recommended year to buy.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
129
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
61
Owner complaints
1 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 61 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System9
Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System5
Power Train3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V869000Seats:Critical FastenersReported 19/11/2024

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX90 vehicles. The bolts for the second-row free-standing seat may not be tightened properly. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at…

25V071000Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment DevicesReported 07/02/2025

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2025 EX90 vehicles. Due to a software error in the low power controller (LPC), the headlight shutters may close over the high and low beams while driving. Remedy: The LPC software will be updated manually, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo's customer service at 1-800-458-1552…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 129 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
37629.6.12026-06-24Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text Only - No attachment - If a vehicle shows the symptom of not being…
37571.6.02026-06-10Exterior LightingThis is a TJ Text only no attachments - This TJ is a complement to the fault tracing in…
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…
37355.2.02026-05-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Difficulty Closing and Opening the Glovebox. A replacement…

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

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2025 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 / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.