DecodedCars2026 Volvo V90
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Midsize Station Wagons
- Body styles
- Cross Country 4dr Wagon
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 25 combined · 22 city / 29 hwy
- Length
- 195.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,270 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
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.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2026 Volvo V90 is a midsize station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version 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 4,270 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway), 3% worse than the 2026 midsize station wagon average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
What changed for 2026
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 V90 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 V90 →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country 4dr Wagon | 195.3 in | 74 in | 60.6 in | 115.7 in | 64.6 / 64.6 in | 4,270 lb | 52/48 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V90CC B6 AWD Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | -3% | $3,300 | 358 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Volvo V90.
Similar 2026 midsize station wagons
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo V90 (this car) | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Volvo V60 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Acura ADX | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (1)
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor · Sep 10, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V589000 · 1,357 vehicles
- Problem
- Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2026 Volvo XC90MHEV, XC60MHEV, V90CCMHEV, and V60CCMHEV vehicles. The torsion bar in the front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- Risk
- A damaged retractor may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace both front seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10340. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 17, 2025.
Not every 2026 Volvo V90 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2026 Volvo V90 in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other V90 years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →