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2022 Volvo S90

The 2022 Volvo S90 gets a new B6 mild-hybrid engine with standard all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic, plus a four-year subscription to Google connected services, with used prices from $25,000 at Kelley Blue Book. NHTSA lists three recalls, for engine software and two rearview camera faults, and 2 complaints. EPA rates it 26 to 30 mpg combined.

Configurations3
Model/option labels3
Combined efficiency26–30 MPG/MPGe
Electric range21–38 mi
Decision answers4

What changed on the 2022 Volvo S90

Gengras Volvo (opens in a new tab) says the S90 gets a substantial update for 2022, including a new mild hybrid engine called the B6 with standard all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic, and a new four-year subscription package for Google connected services. J.D. Power (opens in a new tab) lists new mild-hybrid powertrains in the S60 and S90 sedans, the V90 Cross Country and the XC60. Volvo's media site (opens in a new tab) describes the Thor's Hammer LED headlights, a new grille, leather-free interior options and a next-generation infotainment system with a Digital Services package.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2022 S90 prices at $25,000 for the B6 Momentum to $35,100 for the T8 R-Design Recharge plug-in hybrid at a dealership. EPA rates the 2022 S90 at 26 to 30 mpg combined and $2,600 to $3,000 a year in fuel, with all-wheel drive and 21 to 38 miles of electric range on the plug-in.

Recalls and problems owners report

NHTSA lists three recall campaigns for the 2022 S90. 22V793000 covers an engine control module software error that may prevent the combustion engine from starting and cause a loss of drive power, and dealers update the software. 25V282000 and 25V908000 cover software faults that may keep the rearview camera image from displaying when the car is placed in reverse. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, one about seat belts and one unclassified, and Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page for the year.

2022 S90 against the 5 Series, E-Class, G80 and A6

EPA rates the 2022 S90 at 26 to 30 mpg combined and $2,600 to $3,000 a year in fuel. The BMW 5 Series lists 20 to 28 at $2,750 to $3,900, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 22 to 26 at $3,000 to $3,500, the Genesis G80 20 to 26 at $3,000 to $3,900, and the Audi A6 23 to 26 at $3,000 to $3,350. The S90 is the most efficient of the five and has the lowest annual fuel cost.

Trim-by-trim specifications

The 2022 Volvo S90: 7 trims compared.

Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.

2022 Volvo S90 powertrain, performance and efficiency by trim
TrimEngineTransmissionDriveHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)EPA city / hwy / combSeatsBasic warranty
B6 Momentum2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged)Automatic, 8-Spd GeartronicAWD29531023 / 31 / 26 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
B6 Inscription2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged)Automatic, 8-Spd GeartronicAWD29531023 / 31 / 26 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
B6 R-Design2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged)Automatic, 8-Spd GeartronicAWD29531023 / 31 / 26 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged)Automatic, 8-Spd GeartronicAWD400– / – / 30 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
T8 Inscription Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged)Automatic, 8-Spd GeartronicAWD455– / – / 29 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
T8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In Hybrid2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged)Automatic, 8-Spd GeartronicAWD400– / – / 30 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
T8 R-Design Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Drive-E, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged)Automatic, 8-Spd GeartronicAWD455– / – / 29 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
2022 Volvo S90 dimensions, weights and capacities by trim
TrimLengthHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circleFuel tankFront headroomFront legroomTires
B6 Momentum200.4 in57.1 in120.5 in5.9 in38.7 ft15.9 gal37.8 in42.2 inP255/40R19
B6 Inscription200.4 in57.1 in120.5 in5.9 in38.7 ft15.9 gal37.8 in42.2 inP255/40R19
B6 R-Design200.4 in57.1 in120.5 in5.9 in38.7 ft15.9 gal37.8 in42.2 inP255/40R19
T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid200.4 in57.1 in120.5 in5.9 in38.7 ft15.9 gal37.8 in42.2 inP255/40R19
T8 Inscription Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid200.4 in57.1 in120.5 in5.9 in38.7 ft15.9 gal37.8 in42.2 inP255/40R19
T8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In Hybrid200.4 in57.1 in120.5 in5.9 in38.7 ft15.9 gal37.8 in42.2 inP255/40R19
T8 R-Design Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid200.4 in57.1 in120.5 in5.9 in38.7 ft15.9 gal37.8 in42.2 inP255/40R19

Equipment by trim

Which 2022 Volvo S90 trim has what.

Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.

2022 Volvo S90 standard and optional equipment by trim
EquipmentB6 MomentumB6 InscriptionB6 R-DesignT8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In HybridT8 Inscription Recharge Extended Range Plug-in HybridT8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In HybridT8 R-Design Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid
Safety
Anti-theft alarmStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Blind-spot alert with automatic brakingStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Child door locksStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Child-seat anchorsStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Forward collision warningStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Hill-start assistStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Rearview cameraStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Surround-view cameraOptOptOptOptOptOptOpt
Front and rear parking sensorsStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Rear parking sensorsStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Electronic stability controlStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Traction controlStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Technology
Bluetooth audio streamingStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
BluetoothStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Hands-free callingStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Navigation systemStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Premium audio systemStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Satellite radioStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Steering-wheel audio controlsStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Voice recognitionStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Comfort
Heated front seatsStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Heated rear seatsOptOptOptOptOptOptOpt
Heated steering wheelOptOptOptOptOptOptOpt
Power front seats for driver and passengerStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Power driver's seatStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Leather seatsStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Leather-wrapped steering wheelStdStd–StdStd––
Front and rear climate zones–StdStdStdStdStdStd
Panoramic moonroofStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Tilt steering wheelStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheelStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Cup holdersStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Exterior and convenience
Alloy wheelsStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Fog lightsStdStdStd––––
Power liftgate or trunkOptOptOptOptOptOptOpt
12-volt power outletStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Power windowsStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Remote keyless entryStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Remote engine startStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Cruise controlStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Integrated garage-door openerStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Rear-window defrosterStdStdStdStdStdStdStd
Rain-sensing wipersStdStdStdStdStdStdStd

Complete certification table

3 configuration records.

EPA ID / labelEngine / technologyDrive / transmissionFuelCityHwyCombinedRange
44192S90 B6 AWD2L 4-cyl SIDIConventionalAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Premium233126N/A
44267S90 T8 AWD Recharge2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEVPlug-in HybridAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Premium and Electricity28313021 mi
45198S90 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEVPlug-in HybridAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Premium and Electricity28312938 mi

Model-specific answer center

4 answers for this exact family-year.

Q01What changed on the 2022 Volvo S90 versus the 2021 Volvo S90?
Model year

Against the 2021 Volvo S90: Model/option labels added: S90 B6 AWD, S90 T8 AWD Recharge, S90 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range. Model/option labels no longer listed: S90 AWD, S90 AWD PHEV. Certification records went from 2 to 3. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 27.5 to 28.0 MPG/MPGe. Midpoint electric range moved from 21 to 30 miles. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 2 for the 2021 to 3 for the 2022.

Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02Which 2022 Volvo S90 recalls can be fixed by an over-the-air update?
Safety record

1 campaign can be remedied over the air: 25V-282 (back over prevention (software)).

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Q03How do the 2022 Volvo S90 trims differ from one another?
Trims

The B6 Inscription has front and rear climate zones as standard equipment over the B6 Momentum. The T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid has 400 hp against 295 and a leather-wrapped steering wheel as standard equipment over the B6 R-Design. The T8 Inscription Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid has 455 hp against 400 over the T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid. The T8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In Hybrid has 400 hp against 455 over the T8 Inscription Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid. The T8 R-Design Recharge Extended Range Plug-in Hybrid has 455 hp against 400 over the T8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04What size wheels does the 2022 Volvo S90 have?
Wheels and tires

The 2022 Volvo S90's wheel diameter is 19 inches on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2021 model year has the same figure.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications

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