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2025 Volvo EX90 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Volvo EX90, 53% of all 72 complaints filed for the year. One crash has been linked to this area, and a related recall (25V071000) addresses a headlight shutter software error.

Electrical System complaints
38
53% of 72
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
598 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Instrument cluster and infotainment screens go completely blank while driving, cutting off speed, gear, and turn signal information until the system is rebooted.
  • Lane keeping and driver-assist sensors periodically fault, with Volvo's suggested fix being a full vehicle reboot.
  • Charging fails when connected to home or third-party Level 2 chargers, showing a Charging Fault message and looping without delivering power.
  • Some owners report a critical electric fault message followed by rapid deceleration on the highway, with hazard lights failing to activate.
  • A charging component (GHCA) has failed for some owners, disabling home charging and, in one case, producing a loud bang after unplugging.

When 2025 Volvo EX90 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2025, latest Sep 24, 2026.

2025 Volvo EX90 electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month8Jan 2025Apr 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Aug 2026
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2026 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Volvo EX90

  1. 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.

Electrical System complaints by EX90 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202538 (53%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2025 Volvo EX90 owners reported electrical system problems?
NHTSA lists 38 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 EX90, which is 53% of the 72 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Volvo EX90 electrical system?
Yes. Recall 25V071000, reported February 7, 2025, covers a software error in the low power controller that can cause the headlight shutters to close over the headlights while driving. The fix is a free software update.
Have there been any crashes or fires linked to the electrical system in the 2025 EX90?
NHTSA data shows one crash and zero fires connected to Electrical System complaints for the 2025 EX90; no injuries were reported.
What kind of electrical failures do 2025 EX90 owners describe?
Owners describe blank instrument screens while driving, charging faults with home chargers, sensor faults requiring a reboot, and at least one report of a critical electric fault followed by rapid deceleration.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.