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2021 Volvo S90

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

7.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,990

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2025147 · manufacturer campaign R10312

20 March 2025

Transport Canada lists: S60 2020–2022 · S90 2020–2021 · V60 2020–2022 · XC60 2020–2022 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the battery modules could overheat and short circuit. Note: This recall only affects certain plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.

Why it matters

A short circuit in the high-voltage battery can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Volvo advises not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery module(s). The dealer will also install an advanced diagnostic software that will monitor the high-voltage battery and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the affected high-voltage battery module(s).

585 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022595 · manufacturer campaign R10191

20 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: C40 2019–2023 · S60 2019–2023 · S90 2019–2023 · V60 2019–2023 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the top-view camera to display instead of the rearview camera image when you are reversing. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 360-degree park assist camera.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners in writing and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, or for vehicles without over-the-air (OTA) update capability, Volvo will instruct you to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

31,117 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 66% of 137 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
99 g/km
Rated range
34 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Volvo S90 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2021 Volvo S90. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Volvo S90 get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Volvo S90 at 7.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 99 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Volvo S90 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,990 in fuel, producing roughly 2,965 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.