2016 Volvo S90 Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 2016 Volvo S90 problems

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Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported November 2, 2016 · 74,027 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.

Recall number 16V798000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported September 26, 2016 · 43,766 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Volvo XC90 and S90 vehicles manufactured April 15, 2015 through September 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning may leak into the passenger compartment due to a drain hose installation error during manufacturing.
Risk: Significant water drainage into the passenger compartment may adversely affect air bag deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air conditioning drain hose for proper installation, replacing the hose as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November the 14, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo's number for this campaign is R89707.

Recall number 16V690000 · Recall details

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Is the 2016 Volvo S90 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Volvo S90.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Volvo S90?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo S90 have?

2 recalls, covering seat belts and equipment.

Is there a class action lawsuit over the Volvo S90?

Yes. New class action says Volvo's Google-based infotainment screens freeze and take climate and rearview camera with them (November 9, 2026).

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