KnownCarProblems2025 Volvo EX90 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volvo EX90, most often about the electrical (51% of complaints). It is the most complained-about EX90 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2025 Volvo EX90 problems
Electrical
38 complaints · 51%The contact owns a 2025 Volvo EX90. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, an over-the-air software update was attempted but failed. The vehicle locked during the update process and remained inoperable for approximately one hour after the update was completed. On a separate occasion, the vehicle failed…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 23%Driver assistance
16 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, warning, assist, automatic emergency braking.
Fuel system
14 complaints · 19%Transmission
10 complaints · 14%Speed control
9 complaints · 12%Brakes
8 complaints · 11%Engine
4 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Volvo EX90 recalls
Body and structure: support device/strut
Risk: A tailgate that suddenly drops can hit a person, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use the pot function until the repair is completed. Dealers will replace both pot drive units. Owner letters were mailed november 24, 2025. Owners may contact volvo's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is r10342. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 7, 2025.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo) is recalling certain 2025 ex90 vehicles. A spindle nut may detach from the power operated tailgate (pot) drive units, causing the tailgate to suddenly drop.
Electrical: software
Risk: A loss of headlight function while driving can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: The lpc software will be updated manually, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 12, 2025. Owners may contact volvo's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is r10298.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo) is recalling certain 2025 ex90 vehicles. Due to a software error in the low power controller (lpc), the headlight shutters may close over the high and low beams while driving.
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: An improperly tightened seat may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 10, 2025. Owners may contact volvo car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is r10292.
Full defect summary
Volvo car USA, llc (volvo car) is recalling certain 2025 ex90 vehicles. The bolts for the second-row free-standing seat may not be tightened properly.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2025 Volvo EX90
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo EX90?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (38 complaints); other or unspecified (17 complaints); driver assistance (16 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo EX90 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 30, 2025 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Volvo EX90?
- It is the most complained-about EX90 model year since 2000, with 74 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Volvo EX90 years
- 2025