DecodedCarsVolvo V90
10 model years from 2017 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2017–2026
- Class
- Midsize Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 25–27 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 11 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2018 (9)
- Interest
- 5,815 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 V90 in brief
The 2026 Volvo V90 is a midsize station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,270 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway), 3% worse than the 2026 midsize station wagon average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Volvo V90 has 10 model years in our data, from 2017 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2019 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 27 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (10), exterior lighting (7), unknown or other (6).
Buying used? 2018 has the fewest problems in our data.
2023 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 11 campaigns and 27 owner complaints.
How the 2017 V90 compares
The 2017 Volvo V90 is a midsize station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), 6% worse than the 2017 midsize station wagon average of 26.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
About the Volvo V90
The Volvo V90 is a mid-size luxury wagon manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars from 2016 to 2025. Two months after the introduction of the sedan model, the Volvo S90, the V90 was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016.
From the Wikipedia article "Volvo V90", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 V90 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →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.
Best and worst years to buy used
2018 V90
9 owner complaints · 1 recall · 1 crash report
None of the 8 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
V90 changes by model year
- 2023
- New hybrid version
- 2018
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 25 to 27
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 195.3 in | 4,270 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 195.3 in | 4,270 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 195.3 in | 4,270 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 194.5 in | 4,145 lb | Not rated | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 194.5 in | 4,145 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 194.5 in | 4,026 lb | Not rated | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 194.5 in | 4,026 lb | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 194.5 in | 4,026 lb | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 25 MPG | 194.5 in | – | Not rated | 2 | 3 |
Alternatives to the 2026 V90
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Volvo V60 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Acura ADX | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →