Volvo V90: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 9,337 Volvo V90 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1997 and 2026.
In a sample of 396 cars, 44.2% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, about as often as average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing (9.8% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 17 recalls for this model; 0.9% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1.5% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing | 9.8% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 6.8% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 5.8% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 5.8% |
| Rear light not working (properly) | 5.1% |
| Tyre damaged | 4.8% |
| eCall warning indicates a fault | 4% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 3.3% |
| Kingpin dust boot damaged and not sealing | 3.3% |
| Stub axle (kingpin) has too much play | 2.5% |
Share of 396 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 12.4% |
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 7.3% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 5.3% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.8% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 9,337 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.9% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.5% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.5% |
| First registered | 1997 to 2026 |
All Volvo V90 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-20 | brakes | serious | 3,542 |
| 2025-04-01 | electrical system | serious | 4,661 |
| 2024-11-19 | brakes | serious | 622 |
| 2023-01-26 | brakes | – | 2,611 |
| 2022-11-17 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 2,752 |
| 2021-09-27 | brakes | serious | 10 |
| 2021-07-30 | electrical system | serious | 46 |
| 2021-06-14 | electrical system | serious | 7,022 |
| 2021-01-07 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 720 |
| 2020-03-17 | brakes | – | 14,091 |
| 2019-12-17 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 7,683 |
| 2019-10-07 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 9,015 |
| 2019-07-03 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 36,793 |
| 2018-11-20 | other | – | 2,348 |
| 2017-03-14 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 1,424 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Volvo V90 fail the APK?
In a sample of 396 cars first registered 2012–2021, 44.2% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Volvo V90?
The most common APK defects are: drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing (9.8%), tyre pressure incorrect (6.8%), tyre tread depth insufficient (5.8%).
Does the Volvo V90 have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 17 recalls. 0.9% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Volvo models
XC40 · XC60 · V60 · V70 · V40 · XC90 · EX30 · V50 · S60 · EX40 · XC70 · C30 · S40 · S80 · C70
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.