2025 Volvo EX90 problems & reliability
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Volvo EX90, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 34 | 49% |
| Unknown / Other | 16 | 23% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 14 | 20% |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 13% |
| Power Train | 9 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 13% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 10% |
| Engine | 4 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 6% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 19 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“My husband and I were driving with our [XXX] son on the southbound [XXX] in the fast lane. There was some traffic so we were not traveling too fast, but in the fast lane nonetheless. An error message came on the screens indicating there was a critical electrical failure. At that moment, my husband realized that the…”
Electrical System · filed Sep 17, 2026
“Failure of the onboard AC charging component, known as the Grid to High Voltage Converter A (GHCA) or onboard charger module. This vehicle would not charge on AC current, but could only be charged on DC current. This is a safety issue, as you may get stranded without access to a DC capable charger, since AC is the…”
Electrical System · filed Sep 4, 2026
“My 2026 Volvo EX90, with approximately 3,000 miles, experienced a complete vehicle failure while being used as our family vehicle in Phoenix, Arizona. While my nanny was driving my two young children, including my [XXX], the air conditioning stopped functioning during approximately 110–115°F outside temperatures…”
Engine · filed Sep 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
135 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Volvo EX90. The 10 most recent:
This is a TJ - text only - no attachments - If internet connectivity is lost directly after updating to latest software, on vehicles equipped with TCAM3 (VDN: 1504, TCA solution 3). The issues may be caused by a…
37909.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 13, 2026
This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no…
37893.2.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026
This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no…
37231.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026
This is a TJ, text only no attachments - If a customer experiences the Plug and Charge feature not working, follow the advice under "Service". Plug and Charge is the function that allows a vehicle to automatically start…
37172.2.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2026
This is a Tech Journal text plus 1 PDF - If FLL needs to be exchanged according to fault tracing, follow the VIDA instruction if a spare part exists; otherwise, follow the advice under "Service" below.
37625.3.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2026
This is a Technical Journal: iCUP IHU - Text plus 1 PDF Prior Approval. In most cases, the IHU does not need to be replaced -In many cases the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) does not need to be replaced and can be…
37342.2.3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2026
This is a TJ - Text Only - No attachment - If a vehicle shows the symptom of not being able to charge the HV battery via AC Charging, please follow the advice under "Service" starting with Confirm the following: DC…
37629.6.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2026
This is a TJ Text only no attachments - This TJ is a complement to the fault tracing in VIDA. If customer complains of intermittent DIM message in combination with DTC HCML/R - B180292/B180392, follow advice under…
37571.6.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2026
This is a TJ - Text plus 1 PDF - If a customer experiences an Electric System Limited message along with reduced performance, and there are temperature-related DTCs in the HLCM, the root cause may be restricted coolant…
37478.1.2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 7, 2026
This is a Technical Journal: Difficulty Closing and Opening the Glovebox. A replacement of the glovebox motor is recommended as a fix.
37355.2.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 7, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2025 Volvo EX90 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2025 Volvo EX90?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.