2021 VOLVO S90 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2021 VOLVO S90 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report no specific issues through official complaint channels, but multiple recalls address potential safety and performance defects.

Six recalls have been issued affecting various systems including the high-voltage battery and the hydraulic brake system. These recalls address serious safety-related defects such as fire risk and brake failure.

• High-voltage battery short circuit. NHTSA Recall 25V179000 affects 7,483 plug-in hybrid vehicles including the 2021 S90. The defect involves a short circuit risk within the battery module when fully charged and parked, increasing fire risk. Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until repair. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery module if needed and update the software free of charge. Notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2025.
• Brake system rotor and shaft separation. NHTSA Recall 21V716000 affects 9 vehicles including the 2021 S90L. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate inside the integrated brake system. This may reduce braking assistance and disable ABS and ESC, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the hydraulic unit at no cost. Owner notifications were sent October 22, 2021.

Owners with repeated repairs or safety defects related to these recalls may want to review their state’s lemon law provisions for potential rights and remedies.