Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volvo EX90. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Power Operated Tailgate May Drop Suddenly
- 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.
- 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.
Headlight Shutters May Close Unexpectedly
- 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.
- 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.
Improperly Tightened Second-Row Seat Bolts
- 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.
- 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.
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Owner complaints (72)
72 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 36 | 50% |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 23.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 19.4% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 12.5% |
| Lane departure | 9 | 12.5% |
| Power train | 9 | 12.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 12.5% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 9.7% |
| Engine | 4 | 5.6% |
| Seat belts | 4 | 5.6% |
How 2025 compares with other EX90 years
Best and worst EX90 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | 3 |
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2025 Volvo EX90 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 84 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 84 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 86 / 82 / 84 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 86 / 82 / 84 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 83 / 78 / 81 | $950 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 83 / 78 / 81 | $950 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2025 EX90 for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2025 Volvo EX90 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo EX90 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 25V654000 (structure), 25V071000 (electrical), 24V869000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Volvo EX90 problems?
Owners filed 72 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (36), Unknown or other (17), Fuel/propulsion system (14) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Volvo EX90 get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 86 city, 82 highway and 84 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2025 Volvo EX90 get?
NHTSA rated the 2025 Volvo EX90 suv awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.9% rollover risk).
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.