DecodedCars2026 Volvo S90
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 28 combined · 24 city / 34 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
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 against 11 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2026 Volvo S90 is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway), 10% worse than the 2026 midsize car average of 31.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2026
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 S90 →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S90 B5 Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 34 / 28 | -10% | $2,950 | 318 |
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 S90.
Similar 2026 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo S90 (this car) | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 BMW 5 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Audi A6 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus LS | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi A5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Volvo S90.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2026 Volvo S90 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2026 Volvo S90 in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other S90 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 S90 | 29 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 S90 | 25 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 S90 | 30 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 S90 | 30 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 S90 | 30 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 S90 | 30 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 S90 | 29 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 S90 | 29 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 2 | 16 |
| 2017 S90 | 27 | 195.3 in | Not rated | 4 | 8 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →