2025 Volvo EX90 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volvo EX90 over 2 years — 36 per year. It is too early to rank against other EX90 years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Support strut, Concealment devices, and Seat fasteners.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (36 of 72), then Fuel and propulsion system (14) and Forward collision avoidance (9). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2026

The 2026 EX90 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Volvo EX90. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall structure, body, liftgate, support strut 2025-09-30 · NHTSA campaign 25V654000

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.

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.

Recall exterior lighting, headlights, concealment devices 2025-02-07 · NHTSA campaign 25V071000

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.

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.

Recall Seat fasteners 2024-11-19 · NHTSA campaign 24V869000

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.

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.

Complaints by component (72 total)

Electrical system

Fuel and propulsion system

Forward collision avoidance

Lane departure

Powertrain

Speed control

Service brakes

Engine

Seat belts

Exterior lighting

Air bags

Back-over prevention

Structure

Latches, locks, and linkages

Seats

Steering

Suspension

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Center screen goes black when driving. Driver display goes black when driving leaving me without speedometer or any data as everything is on those 2 screens. Misaligned passanger door that doesnt open properly.…"
Electrical system, Structure, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-24
"On September 3rd 2026, my wife was driving our 2025 Volvo EX90 Ultra (approx.1560 miles) with our three children, ages 1, 4, and 6, in the vehicle when the air conditioning failed completely. Outside temperatures were…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-24
"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…"
Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-17
"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…"
Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-04
"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…"
Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-09-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2025 Volvo EX90 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
EX90 Twin Motor (20 and 22 Inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	83	78	81 MPG / 300 mi range	$950
EX90 Twin Motor (21 Inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	86	82	84 MPG / 310 mi range	$900
EX90 Twin Motor Performance (20 and 22 Inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	83	78	81 MPG / 300 mi range	$950
EX90 Twin Motor Performance (21 Inch Wheels)	—	Automatic (1-speed)	All-wheel drive	86	82	84 MPG / 310 mi range	$900

Specs and fitment

First generation (SPA2), 2025–present

Body styles SUV

Tire size 255/50R20, 265/45R21, 265/40R22 (trim-dependent)

Towing capacity 4,850 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V-869 covers certain 2025 EX90 vehicles whose second-row free-standing seat bolts may not be tightened properly, so the seat may not adequately restrain the occupant in a crash; dealers inspect and tighten the bolts. The campaign lists 11 vehicles. Recall 25V-071 covers certain 2025 EX90 vehicles whose low power controller (LPC) software may close the headlight shutters over the high and low beams while driving, reducing visibility; LPC software is updated manually. That campaign lists 2,061 vehicles. Recall 25V-654 covers certain 2025 EX90 vehicles whose Power Operated Tailgate (POT) spindle nut may detach from the drive units, causing the tailgate to drop suddenly; owners are advised not to use POT until both drive units are replaced. That campaign lists 1,119 vehicles.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Volvo EX90 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2025 Volvo EX90?

Is the 2025 Volvo EX90 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2026 EX90 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Volvo EX90 been recalled?

The 2025 Volvo EX90 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Volvo EX90?

Owners have filed 72 complaints about the 2025 Volvo EX90 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Volvo EX90 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Volvo EX90 is 82.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

How much can a US Volvo EX90 tow?

Car and Driver lists a maximum towing capacity of 4,850 lbs for the 2025 EX90; confirm equipment and tongue-weight limits in the owner’s manual.

Does the Volvo EX90 use engine oil?

US models are battery-electric; there is no engine oil change. Follow the owner manual for coolant, brake fluid, and other EV service items.

What tire sizes fit a US Volvo EX90?

Common US fitments include front size 255/50R20, 265/45R21, 265/40R22 (trim-dependent); sizes vary by trim—confirm on the door jamb placard.