NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Vehicle Connectivity Module may cause the GPS to fail to send your vehicle's location to emergency responders during an emergency call.
This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Volvo S90.
25–27 mpg combined
8.7–9.4 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2017 Volvo S90 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the inflatable curtain airbags: mounting bolts can break or fail to meet specifications, causing the side curtain airbags to deploy improperly or not at all in a crash.
Two of the recalls involve the same curtain airbag system from different angles. In one case, the mounting bolts can fracture, leaving the airbag unable to deploy correctly along the roofline and exposing occupants' heads to unrestrained impact. In the other, a surface treatment error on the same type of bolts means they may not hold the airbag securely enough to meet safety standards. There is also a front passenger seatbelt concern: the buckle's attaching stud can loosen over time and allow the buckle to pull away from the seat bracket entirely, leaving the front passenger without effective restraint in a crash. On the water intrusion side, the air conditioning drain hose can leak into the passenger compartment due to an installation error, and significant water accumulation inside the cabin can interfere with airbag deployment during a collision. The fifth recall involves a software error in the vehicle's connectivity module that can cause the telematics system to fail at transmitting GPS location to emergency services, which can slow response time when an accident or injury occurs.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Vehicle Connectivity Module may cause the GPS to fail to send your vehicle's location to emergency responders during an emergency call.
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What the fix does
Dealers will update the Vehicle Connectivity Module software at no cost to restore GPS location reporting to emergency services.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Bolts securing the inflatable curtain airbag may not meet specifications due to a manufacturing error, potentially breaking during a crash and increasing occupant injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected bolts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the inflatable curtain air bags may break, causing the air bags to deploy improperly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the bolts as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, causing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud and replace the seat belt buckle as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air conditioning drain hose may be incorrectly installed, causing it to leak water into the passenger compartment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the drain hose installation and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
