Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | — | — | Electrical | Few |
| 2025 | 74 | — | 3 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median EX90 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Volvo EX90 problems
Latest Volvo EX90 recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Volvo EX90 should you avoid?
None of the Volvo EX90 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Volvo EX90 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (43), driver assistance (17) and fuel & propulsion system (16). Electrical complaints peak in the 2025 model year.
How many recalls has the Volvo EX90 had?
3 recalls across 2025–2026. The model year with the most is 2025. See all Volvo EX90 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.