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2022 Volvo S90

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 S90.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Volvo S90 pairs its automatic S8 transmission with EPA fuel economy ratings of 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined, positioning it as a fuel-conscious offering in Volvo's luxury sedan lineup. Owner feedback has been minimal so far, with just two complaints logged—categorized under "Unknown or Other"—alongside three recalls, suggesting the model has not yet generated the kind of concentrated problem areas that marked earlier generations. That low complaint volume stands in contrast to the S90's broader reliability record, which spans 1997–2016 and ranges from a single complaint in 1999 to a peak of 39 in 1998, placing the 2022 among the quieter entries in the nameplate's history. The presence of three recalls, however, means prospective owners should verify that all outstanding campaigns have been addressed before assuming the low complaint count translates to trouble-free ownership.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque103.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Code CSOC: 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 32257032. 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 AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Code CSOC: 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/40R19/XL 100VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter32257032 alt 32140029
Engine air filter31370089
Battery31652065 alt 30659531
Front wiper blades32341610
Thermostat31686235 alt 31368063
Cabin air filter31434971 alt 31407748

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200.4 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase120.5 in
Curb weight4297 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 31 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume102 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.

6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2022 B6 R-Design Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022B6 R-Design Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.40 sec14.80 sec295 hpAWD
2021Recharge T8 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh4.70 sec13.30 sec400 hpAWD
2021Recharge T8 Inscription Sedan 2.0L Turbo Supercharger 1-4 + Elec 11.6-kWh4.90 sec13.50 sec400 hpAWD
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
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 103.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts and fasteners only.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.49 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity3.38 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca
Optional BCI Cranking Performance180 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 42.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
129.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°, Step 3: 120°29.5 ft. lbs

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.

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) · Foglamp (adjust alignment) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
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 provided federal record for this vehicle's nameplate traces a dramatic historical trend: complaints spiked to 39 in 1998 alongside one investigation, then plummeted to just 1 in 1999 and 0 in 2016, with the latter year introducing 2 recalls but no complaints. Although the dataset lacks the immediate years preceding and following 2022, the target year clearly falls on the highly favorable, low-complaint end of this arc with only 2 total federal complaints. These 2022 issues are categorized as "Unknown Or Other" and "Seat Belts," with zero associated crash or fire complaints, though the data does not specify their root causes. Because the 2022 model exhibits a fraction of the complaint volume seen at the generation's historical peak and aligns with the minimal activity of the 2016 model year, it implies strong initial reliability. Based strictly on this sparse federal record, the 2022 Volvo S90 is an excellent used purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
263
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Unknown Or Other1
Seat Belts1

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 263 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
33031.6.02026-05-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 1 .jpg attachment - If remote control key is not…
37839.1.12026-05-23Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen…
37813.2.02026-05-20Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text plus 1 mp4 file - If, an iCup model year 2026 vehicle equipped with…
37839.1.12026-05-20Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ - Text plus two .mov attachments - If the customer is experiencing a frozen…
37826.1.12026-05-20Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ Text only no attachments -- If the FLC2 is not responding when attempting to…

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

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2022 S90 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S90 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.