Recalls: Volvo S90
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Volvo S90
2017 model year Volvo S90: curtain airbag may not be secured
In March 2017, a recall was issued for 2017 model year Volvo S90 vehicles. In these vehicles, bolts which held the curtain airbags in place could be affected by a manufacturing error which enabled the bolt to detach such that the curtain airbag was no longer secured. In the event of a collision, the curtain airbags may not deploy as intended, thereby increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The recalled Volvo S90 vehicles had serial numbers in the range 011536 to 017772 (PRA 2017/15973).
2016-17 model year Volvo S90: air conditioning drainage hose may leak
In August 2017, a recall was issued for 2016 and 2017 ‘model year’ Volvo S90 vehicles. In these vehicles, the air conditioning drainage hose – which was used to transfer condensation water generated by the air conditioning unit out of the vehicle – may not have been properly attached. As a result, moisture inside the occupant compartment could lead to ‘air conditioning functionality issues’. If the leakage was not detected over a period of time, this condition could affect other electrical systems and pose a safety risk to vehicle occupants. The recalled Volvo S90 vehicles had serial numbers (i.e. the last six digits on the VIN) in the range 000001 to 005452 (PRA 2017/16271).
2017-19 Volvo S90: nut missing from front seat rail
In March 2019, recall campaign R19931 was issued for Volvo S90 vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 August 2017 to 26 March 2019. In these vehicles, a nut on the front seat rail may be missing. In the event of a collision, the seat structure and position may therefore be unstable and could deform – this increased the risk of injury for vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17428.
2017-18 model year Volvo S90: intake manifold could melt or deform
In July 2019, recall campaign R29939 was issued for 2017-18 model year Volvo S90 vehicles. In these vehicles, the engine valve may leak and cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform. If the engine intake manifold were to melt or deform, the vehicle may enter ‘limp home’ which restricted engine power and speed; it also posed a fire hazard. This reduction in engine power and fire hazard increased the risk of a collision and injury. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17676.
2016-19 Volvo S90 with diesel engine: intake manifold could melt or deform
In November 2019, recall campaigns R29945 was issued for Volvo S90 vehicles that had four-cylinder D4204T8, D4204T11 or D4204T23 diesel engines and were available for sale in Australia prior to 29 October 2019. In these vehicles, an engine valve may leak – this could cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform. If this occurred, the engine may run abnormally (including interruption or lack of power), the engine malfunction indication light may illuminate or there may be a localised fire in the engine bay. If any of these occurred, it posed a collision or injury risk to vehicle occupants or other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17939.
2016-18 Volvo S90 Diesel: engine intake manifold could melt or deform
In January 2020, recall campaign R29947 was issued for Volvo S60 vehicles that were available for sale in Australia prior to 31 May 2018 and which had four-cylinder D4204T14 or D4204T5 diesel engines. In these vehicles, an engine valve may leak and cause the engine intake manifold to melt or deform. If this occurred, there may be unusual engine operation, activation of the engine malfunction indication light, engine interruption or lack of power, or the possibility of a localised engine bay fire – these posed a risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/18031.
Problems and faults: Volvo S90
Overview
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Problems and faults: Volvo S90
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Volvo S90.
