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2025 Volvo EX90 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 106 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.9 times the median EX90 year — the 2025 model ranks #1 of 2 EX90 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 27 reports (26% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

106

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other EX90 years?

EX90 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted106 complaints2025: 106 complaints2026: 3 complaints
EX90 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Volvo EX90 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System2725%
Driver Assistance2019%
Other1312%
Fuel System109%
Transmission88%
Brakes77%
Speed Control77%
Seat Belts33%
Lighting33%
Engine22%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Seats11%
Steering11%
Body & Structure11%
Suspension11%
Airbags11%

Does the 2025 Volvo EX90 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V654000Body & StructureSeptember 30, 2025 · 1,119 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A tailgate that suddenly drops can hit a person, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

25V071000Electrical SystemFebruary 7, 2025 · 2,061 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A loss of headlight function while driving can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

24V869000SeatsNovember 19, 2024 · 11 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An improperly tightened seat may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“My car will not charge at my home power charger or any L1 or L2 AC based power system. It will only charge at higher price fast DC chargers which are limited and not at my house. This is apparently a commonly known flaw with this vehicle that has not been addressed and I am now waiting more than 20…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 19, 2026

“My Volvo EX90 has recurring software reliability problems affecting safety-related detection systems and hands-free operation features. These failures involve inconsistent or incorrect detection of vehicles and pedestrians and unpredictable loss of hands-free phone functionality. These issues…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 1, 2026

“My wife was driving at about 40 MPH when the instrument panel displayed a warning "System Failure" and the digital speedometer stopped working and showed the current speed as two dashes instead of a number (ie "--" instead of "40"). After about 5-10 seconds the warning went away and the digital…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 2, 2026

“My car will not charge at my home power charger or any L1 or L2 AC based power system. It will only charge at higher price fast DC chargers which are limited and not at my house. This is apparently a commonly known flaw with this vehicle that has not been addressed and I am now waiting more than 20…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 19, 2026

“The contact owns a 2025 Volvo EX90. The contact stated that while exiting a parking lot, the contact selected drive(D); however, the vehicle reversed instead and crashed into a pole. There was no warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The contact stated that when the vehicle was being…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 5, 2026 · crash

2025 Volvo EX90 — common questions

Is the 2025 Volvo EX90 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 106 complaints put the 2025 model at #1 of 2 EX90 years. It is one of the EX90 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2025 EX90 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (27 complaints), driver assistance (20 complaints), other (13 complaints).

Does the 2025 Volvo EX90 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Volvo EX90. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Volvo EX90 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the EX90 years to avoid are 2025.

How safe is the 2025 Volvo EX90?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Volvo EX90 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.