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2017 Volvo S90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 S90.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 Volvo S90 represents the brand's entry into the full-size SUV segment, built on Volvo's proven platform architecture and paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that helps achieve EPA-rated fuel economy of 22 city, 31 highway, and 25 combined mpg. This model year arrived with a relatively modest owner complaint record of just 8 issues reported across all categories, a figure that positions it well below the historical peak of 39 complaints logged in 1998 during the model's earlier development years, though the vehicle did carry 4 recalls that prospective owners should factor into their evaluation. Compared to the complaint history spanning 1997 through 2016, where figures ranged from a low of 1 complaint in 1999 to that 1998 high, the 2017 S90 demonstrates the refinement that came with over a decade of incremental improvements to the platform.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/31/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R; AUXILIARY FOR STOP START: N/A · 800; AUXILIARY FOR STOP START: 170 CCA battery, OE oil filter 32140029. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R; AUXILIARY FOR STOP START: N/A · 800; AUXILIARY FOR STOP START: 170 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/45R18, P255/40R19, P255/35R20, P245/35R21OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32140029
Engine air filter31370089
Fuel filter32242191
Battery31419211
Front wiper blades32341610
Thermostat31368063 alt 31686560
Cabin air filter31407748

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length195.3 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase115.7 in
Curb weight4057 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 31 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the S90 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2017 T6 Inscription Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017T6 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.60 sec14.10 sec316 hpAWD
2017T6 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.60 sec14.10 sec316 hpAWD
2017T6 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.60 sec14.10 sec316 hpAWD
2017T5 Momentum Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec250 hpFWD
2017T5 Momentum Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec14.90 sec250 hpFWD
2018T8 Inscription Plug-In Hybrid Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh4.50 sec13.30 sec400 hpAWD
2018T6 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.90 sec14.50 sec316 hpAWD
2021Recharge T8 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh4.70 sec13.30 sec400 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)12.5 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)16.2 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)33.1 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)17.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance350 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolvo
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number94R; AUXILIARY FOR STOP START: N/A
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800; AUXILIARY FOR STOP START: 170 cca
Optional BCI Group Number49
Optional BCI Cranking Performance850 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0.0 ft. lbs., 90
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0.0 ft. lbs., 90
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Screw to crankshaft15 ft. lbs
2+ 90 degrees90 degrees
381.0 ft. lbs. Center bolt81 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
2120 degrees120 degrees
3120 degrees120 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
250.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Inner bolts15 ft. lbs
2Inner bolts30 ft. lbs
3Outer bolts18 ft. lbs
490.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 3,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 6,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Volvo S90 marks the debut model year of the revived nameplate, showing seven federal complaints across four categories — led by "Unknown Or Other" with four, plus one each for Suspension, Structure, and Fuel/Propulsion System — along with one crash complaint and no fire reports. This contrasts sharply with the 2016 model year, which recorded zero complaints but two recalls and 60 TSBs, suggesting early production issues were being addressed through manufacturer campaigns rather than consumer reports. The 1997–1999 data reflects the prior, unrelated S90 generation and is not comparable to the 2017 redesign. No recall, investigation, or TSB figures are provided for 2017 in the federal record, so the complaint trend cannot be fully assessed against manufacturer actions. The data does not specify root causes for the 2017 complaint categories. Given the low complaint volume relative to the 2016 recall/TSB activity and the absence of safety-related recall data for 2017, this appears to be a reasonable purchase year provided a thorough pre-purchase inspection addresses the suspension and fuel system complaints noted.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
525
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Unknown Or Other4
Suspension1
Structure1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 525 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…
369612025-03-18Electrical SystemThis is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Service:
 Don´t…
372352025-02-28Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Changed front fog/cornering lights behavior. This logic of…
S103032025-02-21Unknown Or OtherVolvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…
S103032025-02-13Unknown Or OtherVolvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 S90 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S90 get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.