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.
Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Volvo EX90
- 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.
- 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.