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2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country — V90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 V90 Cross Country V90.

Body SUVEngine V90Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country merges SUV body architecture with the V90 engine and an S8 automatic transmission, delivering an EPA-rated 25 combined mpg across a 22 city and 31 highway split. Keeping this mechanical package operating smoothly requires a 5.9-quart oil capacity running 0W-30 or 5W-30 API viscosity, defining the routine maintenance footprint for the rugged vehicle. For researchers assessing the model's trajectory, this model year sits on the stable end of the reliability spectrum; despite two recalls, the presence of only a single owner complaint—touching upon vehicle speed control, wheels, and service brakes—indicates a generally trouble-free early lifecycle for the platform.

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 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/31/25 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 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.

Tire sizeP235/55R18, P235/50R19, P245/45R20, P245/40R21OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter31370089
Fuel filter32242191
Battery31652067 alt 31652065
Front wiper blades32341610
Thermostat31368063 alt 31686046
Cabin air filter31407747 alt 31407748

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.5 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase115.7 in
Curb weight4026 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 31 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume34 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidVolvo part number 31256774
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Oil0W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.9 qt
Power Steering Fluidsynthetic
Transfer Case FluidBevel Box: Use Audi/VW part number G052145A1

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)12.5 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)16.2 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.1 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)17.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 42; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148; Rear: 66
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementMinimum thickness is stamped on the disc.
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 3 stages
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
390.0
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
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
250.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Inner bolts15 ft. lbs
2Inner bolts30 ft. lbs
3Outer bolts18 ft. lbs
490.0

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 (leak inspection) · 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.

Owner complaints about the 2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country dominate in one area — the vehicle speed control,wheels,service brakes, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the vehicle speed control,wheels,service brakes pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
198
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 filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Vehicle Speed Control,Wheels,Service Brakes1

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 198 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
TJ 344982026-01-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus TJI-516730-1_1_0 Headliner, squeak/rattle noise If…
192452025-12-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
359122025-07-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: AC evaporator repair, additional parts needed. Add resister…

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 2018 V90 Cross Country V90 take?

5.9 qt of Below 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 API, -22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API meeting ACEA A5/B5, per the factory manual.

Does the 2018 V90 Cross Country have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the V90 get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.