Volvo V90 D4/D5 problems
The Volvo V90 used the D4/D5 from 2016 to 2024 (D3, D4 and D5). 4 documented faults affect it; the most important is “high oil consumption from 90,000-150,000 km that harms the turbo (VEA)” (high severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Volvo V90, the safest option is the Drive-E gasolina.
Engine score on this car
5.2 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the V90. How we calculate it
Overall score for the Volvo V90
6.3 out of 10Acceptable reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
Volvo D4/D5 (5 cilindros and VEA) · Diesel
- In the V90
- 2016–2024[1]
- Names
- D3 · D4 · D5
- Faults that affect it
- 4 · 1 of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
2.0 D2/D3/D4/D5 VEA 4-cylinder (D4204T, 2013-2024)2013–2024 · 120–235 hp · D4204T
With cautionThe most repeated fault in the reliability sources consulted is the EGR valve, followed by the DPF and, on the 190 hp D4, oil consumption that can end up damaging the turbo from 90,000-150,000 km; none is serious enough to rule it out, but check the emissions system history and the oil level.[2][3][4]
Faults that affect the V90
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The D4/D5 has 6 documented faults in total.
- High severityFrequency: CommonLubricationHigh oil consumption from 90,000-150,000 km that harms the turbo (VEA)On the 190 hp VEA D4, several owners document oil consumption that soars from 90,000-150,000 km (up to 1 litre per 1,000 km in one case), and Fiches-auto.fr warns that this lack of lubrication can end up damaging the turbo. It describes it as "the most sensitive engine" on the Volvo V60 page.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlClogged EGR valve or EGR cooler leaking into the intakeYes, in both D4/D5 families: the EGR gets dirty or clogged, and its cooler can lose its seal and leak coolant into the intake. It appears in the XC60, S60, V40 and V60, between 56,000 and 180,000 km, with limp mode and, in some cases, several valve replacements.
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlDPF (particulate filter) blockage and incomplete regenerationsYes: the D4/D5's diesel particulate filter (DPF) can clog or give sensor faults when regenerations are not completed, almost always because of short journeys. Documented in the XC60 (9 cases out of 132 testimonies), the XC90 and the S60/V40 VEA, sometimes together with AdBlue warnings.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalTurboDamaged charge air hose or pipe on the Volvo D4On the Volvo 2.0 D4 diesel an intercooler hose can be damaged, and on the 2010-2013 V60 a pipe bracket made it rub against the pulley (P0299, loss of power). Volvo corrected it with a service action and modified parts.
What to check before buying a used Volvo V90 D4/D5
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the D4/D5 (2016–2024)
Other engines and gearboxes of the Volvo V90
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the Volvo V90 outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalAirbags and safety2020 recall for the obstacle detection of the automatic braking (AEB)Among the V90/S90 recalls since 2016, the fiches-auto.fr page records one from March 2020 for obstacle detection (AEB). The page only gives the title and the date; we have not been able to check the real scope.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentIntelliSafe sensor unit coming loose and isolated electronic faultsAccording to the fiches-auto.fr owner reports, there are 4 cases of electronic faults on the V90/S90 from 2016 onwards: from a trip meter that resets to zero to automatic lights or parking sensors that fail, and one case in which the IntelliSafe sensor unit came away from the mirror at 1,000 km.
- Low severityFrequency: RareElectrical systemAuxiliary Start-Stop battery worn out after six yearsA 2017 V90 D4 AWD needed its Start-Stop battery replaced at 150,000 km and around six years, according to the fiches-auto.fr page; the owner considers it normal wear. It is a single report on the page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Volvo V90 D4/D5 reliable?
The Volvo V90 used the D4/D5 from 2016 to 2024 (D3, D4 and D5). 4 documented faults affect it; the most important is “high oil consumption from 90,000-150,000 km that harms the turbo (VEA)” (high severity, common). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the Volvo V90, the safest option is the Drive-E gasolina.
What faults does the Volvo V90 D4/D5 have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: high oil consumption from 90,000-150,000 km that harms the turbo (VEA) (high severity), clogged EGR valve or EGR cooler leaking into the intake (medium severity), DPF (particulate filter) blockage and incomplete regenerations (medium severity) and damaged charge air hose or pipe on the Volvo D4 (medium severity).
Which engine should you choose for the Volvo V90?
None has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the Drive-E gasolina, with a «With caution» verdict.
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Sources
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- Volvo V90 - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 29 October 2026
- Fiabilité et pannes Volvo XC60 (2008-2017)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes Volvo V60Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité et pannes Volvo XC60 (2017-)Fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Volvo V60 D4 2,0 16V CDI - Fahrzeug hat keine Leistung (P0299)HELLA Tech World · Technical documentation · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German