DecodedCarsVolvo S90
10 model years from 2017 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2017–2026
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 25–30 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 15 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2018 (16)
- Fewest problems
- 2021
- Interest
- 6,517 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 S90 in brief
The 2026 Volvo S90 is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway), 10% worse than the 2026 midsize car average of 31.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Volvo S90 has 10 model years in our data, from 2017 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 30 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 30 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the unknown or other (11), electrical system (6), service brakes (3).
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2019 is the year to avoid.
2025 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 15 campaigns and 38 owner complaints.
How the 2017 S90 compares
The 2017 Volvo S90 is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,057 lb (4dr Sedan T5 AWD).
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 the Wikipedia article "Volvo S90", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 S90 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 S90
0 owner complaints · 2 recalls
Year to avoid2019 S90
3 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 1 fire report · 1 crash report
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
S90 changes by model year
- 2026
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
- 2025
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Best combined MPG up from 25 to 29
- 2024
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- Best combined MPG down from 30 to 25
- 2023
- New hybrid version
- 2021
- Lightest version 419 lb heavier
- 2018
- New body dimensions: 5.1 in longer, wheelbase +4.8 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Best combined MPG up from 27 to 29
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,297 lb | Not rated | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,297 lb | Not rated | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,297 lb | Not rated | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,297 lb | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,297 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,057 lb | Not rated | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,057 lb | Not rated | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,057 lb | Not rated | 2 | 16 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 195.3 in | 4,057 lb | Not rated | 4 | 8 |
Alternatives to the 2026 S90
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 5 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Audi A6 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus LS | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi A5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →