Volvo S90 2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
317–326 PS
2.0L T8 PHEV Benzin
Plug-in fast saloon
Fun to Drive!190–197 PS
2.0L D4 Drive-E Diesel
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Volvo S90 2 is available with 11 engine variants — from 150 to 326 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Volvo 2.0L D3 Drive-E (Diesel, 150 PS) has the D4204T9 (2.0L D3 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L D4 Drive-E (Diesel, 190 PS) has the D4204T14 (2.0L D4 Drive-E) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L D5 Drive-E (Diesel, 235–241 PS) has the D4204T23 (2.0L D5 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L T4 Drive-E (Benziner, 190–197 PS) has the B4204T19 (2.0L T4 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L T5 Drive-E (Benziner, 250–254 PS) has the B4204T23 (2.0L T5 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L T6 Drive-E (Benziner, 317–326 PS) has the B4204T27 (2.0L T6 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L B3 MHEV (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 163 PS) has the B4204T34-B3 (2.0L B3 MHEV) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L B4 MHEV (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 190–197 PS) has the B4204T34-B4 (2.0L B4 MHEV) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L B5 MHEV (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 250–254 PS) has the B4204T34-B5 (2.0L B5 MHEV) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L B6 MHEV (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 303–317 PS) has the B4204T34-B6 (2.0L B6 MHEV) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L T8 PHEV (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 407–462 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B4204T35 (2016–2021, Be Careful) und B4204T35 (2021–2024, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L T8 PHEV!
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Water ingress into the windscreen wiper motor Water gets into the windscreen wiper motor and causes it to fail. SPA platform models are affected; a 2020 recall addressed incorrectly tightened wiper arms. Visibility in rain significantly impaired. Symptoms: Wiper motor fails in wet conditions, wipers stop working from 60,000 km | Medium | |
| Sensus infotainment crashes or freezes The Sensus infotainment system on the SPA platform (XC60 II, S90 II, V90 II, S60 III, V60 II) freezes or reboots while driving. Software updates improve stability. Steering wheel controls drop out sporadically. Symptoms: Screen freezes, navigation drops out while driving, Bluetooth connection drops repeatedly from 40,000 km | Low | |
| Tailgate lift arm loosens in cold weather On the XC60 II the electric tailgate lift arm loosens in low temperatures and impairs operation. Affects models from 2018 and 2019. Volvo issued a recall for this. Symptoms: Tailgate does not open fully or does not close correctly in cold weather, noise when opening the tailgate from 30,000 km | Low | |
| Sensus infotainment: black screen and freezing The Sensus infotainment freezes or goes black and does not respond to touch. Smartphone connectivity problems are common; software updates usually help. Symptoms: Display goes black, touchscreen unresponsive, Bluetooth and CarPlay drop out from 50,000 km | Medium |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 67 weaknesses have been documented for the Volvo S90 2 (2016–2024) — 56 engine-related and 11 vehicle-related. One problem engine: D4204T14 (2.0L D4 Drive-E). Typical issues affect Electronics, Brakes, Suspension, Interior.
S90 (D4204T9, 2016–2022) — Be Careful: EGR cooler soot-clogged — fire risk, Timing belt maintenance must be observed, DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 150 PS.
S90 (D4204T14, 2016–2022) — Stay Away!: EGR recall due to fire risk (same as D3), Turbocharger failure — turbine wheel collapse, DPF issues from high EGR soot load. Power: 190 PS.
S90 (D4204T23, 2016–2022) — Be Careful: High-pressure turbocharger shaft wears (bi-turbo), Turbocharger failure (V90/XC90 D5), EGR system susceptible despite higher load. Power: 235–241 PS.
S90 (B4204T19, 2016–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change interval 120,000 km/8 years, Excessive oil consumption due to defective piston rings (up to MY2016), Oil consumption from weak piston rings (VEP4 issue). Power: 190–197 PS.
S90 (B4204T23, 2016–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change every 120,000 km mandatory, Oil consumption piston ring failure (early Drive-E series), Timing belt interval and tensioner — critical maintenance. Power: 250–254 PS.
S90 (B4204T27, 2016–2024) — Be Careful: Supercharger seals wear at high mileage, Timing belt — change more complex due to supercharger, Supercharger bypass valve failed (P00C4). Power: 317–326 PS.
S90 (B4204T34-B3, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change as Drive-E 120,000 km, Oil consumption from VEP4 piston rings, 48V starter-generator (ISG) belt wears. Power: 163 PS.
S90 (B4204T34-B4, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change as Drive-E 120,000 km, Oil consumption from VEP4 piston rings, 48V starter-generator (ISG) belt wears. Power: 190–197 PS.
S90 (B4204T34-B5, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change as Drive-E 120,000 km, Oil consumption from VEP4 piston rings, 48V starter-generator (ISG) belt wears. Power: 250–254 PS.
S90 (B4204T34-B6, 2020–2024) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change as Drive-E 120,000 km, Oil consumption from VEP4 piston rings, 48V starter-generator (ISG) belt wears. Power: 303–317 PS.
S90 (B4204T35, 2016–2021) — Be Careful: ERAD rear axle motor clutch failure, Recall: Battery fire risk from LG manufacturing defect, High-voltage battery degrades faster than expected. Power: 317–326 PS.
What to watch out for with the Volvo S90? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee