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US recalls (1)
Electrical system: software
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Accessories
2018-11-09 · campaign 2018-618
On certain vehicles, the Telematics and Driver Support Systems may not function as designed due to a software error. In the event of a crash, this could mean that the Emergency Assist system would not alert Volvo and provide the GPS coordinates of the vehicle. This could create a risk of no response from emergency services. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software.
Owner complaints (2)
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volvo V90. Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 1).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Volvo V90.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Volvo V90 CC SW AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 Volvo V90 T5 SW AWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 Volvo V90 T6 SW AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Volvo V90 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| V90 AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| V90 CC AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
| V90 CC AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 |
| V90 FWD 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 24 | 34 | 27 | $3,050 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.