2025 Volvo EX90 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
—/100
The 2025 Volvo EX90 has 72 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and 2 crashes reported, with Electrical System issues making up 53% of complaints. Since this is the only model year with data, it ranks first (worst) by default among itself, not a multi-year comparison.
- Complaints
- 72
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 82.5
- 84.5 city / 80 hwy
Top 2025 Volvo EX90 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System38 (53%)
- Other17 (24%)
- Fuel System14 (19%)
- Engine12 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (15%)
- Lane Departure9 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (13%)
- Brakes7 (10%)
- Seat Belts4 (6%)
- Structure & Body4 (6%)
What owners report
- Owners report the gear selector engaging reverse or forward opposite of what was selected, in one case leading to a crash into a pole.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle accelerating on its own while parked with foot off the brake, with automatic emergency braking failing to activate.
- The digital instrument cluster and infotainment screen have gone completely black while driving at highway speed, hiding speed and gear indicators.
- A sudden power reduction message ('turtle error') has appeared while driving on the freeway, cutting acceleration to 36 mph without warning.
- Charging sessions with a Level 2 charger have repeatedly failed, showing a Charging Fault and restart loop instead of completing a charge.
- One-pedal driving has reportedly turned off unexpectedly, so lifting off the accelerator did not slow the vehicle as drivers expected.
2025 Volvo EX90 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V654000Sep 30, 2025Structure & Body1,119 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 25V071000Feb 7, 2025Electrical System2,061 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V869000Nov 19, 2024Structure & Body11 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
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.
Risk: 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.
2025 Volvo EX90 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 84.5 MPG
- Highway
- 80 MPG
- Combined
- 82.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $925
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other EX90 years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No verdict | — | 72 | 3 | 82.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2025 Volvo EX90 have?
- NHTSA lists 72 complaints for the 2025 EX90, with the Electrical System as the top problem area at 53% of complaints. Fuel System (19%), Engine (17%), and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (15%) follow.
- Does the 2025 Volvo EX90 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: a tailgate spindle nut issue, a headlight shutter software error, and improperly tightened second-row seat bolts. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.
- Is the 2025 Volvo EX90 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 EX90 has 72 complaints, 2 reported crashes, and 1 injury with no fires or deaths. The median mileage at failure was 700 miles, indicating problems surfaced very early in ownership.
- How does the 2025 EX90 rank compared to other years?
- There is only one model year with data (2025), so it is ranked 1st among EX90 years by default, since there are no other years to compare against yet.
- What is the EX90's fuel economy?
- EPA rates the 2025 Volvo EX90 at 82.5 MPG combined (84.5 city / 80 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $925.