Volvo S90 years to avoid
The Volvo S90 years to avoid are 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
91
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
1997–2025
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S90 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 38 |
Every S90 year
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo S90 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S90 years to avoid are 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Volvo S90?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S90 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo S90 have?
Across all model years, the S90 has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 91 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.