1997 Volvo S90
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Volvo S90 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
1997 Volvo S90 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Volvo S90 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Volvo S90.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1997 Volvo S90 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 132
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 132.
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
Bulletin C00009 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jul 2023Rubber cushion
Bulletin TJ3656330 · Jun 2023The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Bulletin Special Tools Bu · May 2022ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Bulletin Service Manager · Equipment · May 2022VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Bulletin 356EN01 · Equipment · Feb 2022Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System, Equipment · Feb 2022Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer Counseling Process (WRCP). The WRCP is used to gauge individual retailer performance on objective measures over time. By setting clear performance expectations and…
Bulletin SMB00-288-2021-0 · Equipment · Feb 2021Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely…
Bulletin ST-001-2020-09-1 · Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Sep 2020Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Bulletin Service Manager · Electrical System · Jun 2020Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information
Bulletin SMB00-013-2020-0 · Equipment · Jun 2020Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S90. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Volvo S90
The Volvo S90 is an executive sedan manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars from 2016. Its estate variant is called the Volvo V90.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.