2018 Volvo S90
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Volvo S90 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 45 on record.
2018 Volvo S90 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Volvo S90 recalls 2
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19931.
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
What's a 2018 Volvo S90 worth?
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2018 Volvo S90 — ranges cover the 4 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 448
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 448.
This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: • Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. • Connect to the vehicle over…
Bulletin 8501 · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2025This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Service: Don´t charge the battery before the test, jump start the vehicle if needed. Read out the vehicle with VIDA and start the test.
Bulletin 36961 · Electrical System · Mar 2025This is a Technical Journal: Changed front fog/cornering lights behavior. This logic of the cornering lights is now changed in the cars with software version 3.3.16 or later
Bulletin 37235 · Exterior Lighting · Feb 2025Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As…
Bulletin S10303 · Feb 2025Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch Service Action S10303 on certain model year 2025 EX90 vehicles. Volvo Car Investigations have identified that there is a pairing issue with the key fob. As…
Bulletin S10303 · Feb 2025This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: • Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V. • Connect to the vehicle over…
Bulletin 8501 · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2025This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist. To provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory
Bulletin 37175 · Jan 2025This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Manually order and download software part number 32429456
Bulletin 34647 · Oct 2024This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs.
Bulletin 36277 · Structure · Oct 2024This is a Technical Journal: Apple CarPlay Not OK - iPhone with USB-C, SENSUS. The 56 kO resistor ensures safe and appropriate power delivery.
Bulletin 37070 · Oct 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S90 T5 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 Volvo S90. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Accessories
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.
Transport Canada #2018618 · Nov 2018Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
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.
2018 Volvo S90 trims & engines on record
2018 Volvo S90 vehicles on record
2018 Volvo S90 InscriptionLVY992ML8JP037862
2018 Volvo S90 MomentumLVY102AK3JP043720
2018 Volvo S90 InscriptionLVY992MLXJP015572
2018 Volvo S90 InscriptionLVYBR0AL5JP048053
2018 Volvo S90 MomentumLVY992MK7JP035785
2018 Volvo S90 MomentumLVY102MK2JP055773
2018 Volvo S90LVY102AK0KP090463
2018 Volvo S90LVY102AK6KP096509
2018 Volvo S90YV1PSA8ADJ1034991
2018 Volvo S90LVYPSA3TCKP059293
2018 Volvo S90YV1PSA8ADJ1036748
2018 Volvo S90LVYPS68TCKP062651
2018 Volvo S90LVYPS79B0JP044147
2018 Volvo S90LVY102MK3JP056690
2018 Volvo S90LVY102MK6JP055243
2018 Volvo S90LVY102AK8JP050436
2018 Volvo S90LVY102AK5JP048983
2018 Volvo S90LVY102AK4KP097710
2018 Volvo S90LVYPS79B0JP032978
2018 Volvo S90LVYPS68TCKP058814
2018 Volvo S90LVYA22ML5KP088626
2018 Volvo S90LVYPSA8BCJP042617
2018 Volvo S90LVYPS25BDJP041486
2018 Volvo S90LVY982MK7JP024837