Volvo S90 ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2017–2025)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Volvo S90 we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the S90 across generations.
Average Score
83/100
Best Year
2021 Volvo S90
Score 88
Weakest Year
2018 Volvo S90
Score 78
Every Volvo S90 Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A supremely safe and comfortable luxury sedan with solid mechanicals, but be mindful of its advanced electronics.
Top risks: Electrical / Infotainment (Sensus) · 12V Battery / Charging System · Air Suspension (if equipped)
A modern luxury sedan offering impressive safety and comfort, but prepare for premium service costs on its advanced tech.
Top risks: Infotainment & Software Systems · Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Sensors · Mild-Hybrid (MHEV) System Components
A supremely safe and comfortable luxury sedan with a reliable foundation, though its sophisticated technology requires expert care and budget for premium servicing.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Software · 12V Auxiliary Battery System · Air Suspension System (If Equipped)
A sophisticated and safe sedan with solid mechanicals, though its complex tech demands attention to software updates and potential electrical gremlins.
Top risks: Sensus Infotainment System · Engine Ancillaries (T6/T8 Fuel Pump, EGR, Supercharger Clutch) · Air Suspension System
A superbly safe and luxurious sedan with robust fundamentals, but demanding attention to its intricate electronic and mild-hybrid systems.
Top risks: Infotainment System (Google Built-in) · Mild-Hybrid (48V) System · Electronic Sensors & Modules
A sophisticated, safe luxury sedan that demands careful electronic system monitoring and dedicated maintenance.
Top risks: Infotainment & Electrical Systems · Air Suspension System (Optional) · Engine Sensors & Emissions Components
A safe and stylish luxury sedan, but its advanced technology introduces specific maintenance complexities and potential repair costs.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment · Engine Ancillaries (T6 & T8) · Air Suspension System
A sophisticated luxury sedan that's a joy to own, but be prepared for the financial realities of maintaining its advanced engineering.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment (Sensus) · T6/T8 Powertrain Complexity · Air Suspension System (if equipped)
A supremely safe and luxurious sedan, but prepare for the potential quirks of advanced technology in its first model year.
Top risks: Advanced Infotainment & Sensors · Mild-Hybrid (MHEV) System · Powertrain Software Glitches
Problems That Follow the S90 Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Air Suspension System
Appears in 2 model years · 22% of generations