2025 Volvo Ex90 Problems
The 2025 Volvo EX90 has 55 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls, with electrical faults dominating the issues. Based on 55 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Electrical Faults the most reported area.
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This 2025 Volvo Ex90 has 55 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2025 Volvo Ex90 Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated energy efficiency for the 2025 Volvo Ex90. Values shown in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2025 Volvo Ex90 Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
10.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
10.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
VOLVO EX90 2025 has 55 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Electrical faults lead with 27 complaints, followed by fuel/propulsion system issues (10). Confidence is low due to limited data. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- Ex90
- Model year
- 2025
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 55
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 3
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Minor Issues
- EPA MPGe combined
- 84
- EPA MPGe city / highway
- 86 / 82
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electric range (miles)
- 310
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2025 Volvo Ex90 problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues, Fuel/Propulsion System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2025 Volvo Ex90?
The 2025 Volvo EX90 may be worth considering only if you are prepared for potential electrical and propulsion system issues. The high complaint count relative to a single model year warrants caution and thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical faults and propulsion system complaints can lead to unexpected breakdowns or safety system failures, affecting daily usability and repair costs.
May Suit
This year may suit early adopters willing to accept higher risk for the latest technology and design.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking proven reliability and minimal service visits should avoid this model year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2025 Volvo Ex90
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical system for any warning lights or intermittent failures.
- Check fuel/propulsion system for leaks or performance issues.
- Test lane departure and forward collision avoidance systems for proper operation.
Before You Close the Deal
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and propulsion system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on electrical and drivetrain components.
- Test drive to check for unintended acceleration or brake issues.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2025 Volvo EX90 shows a high number of electrical faults (27 complaints) and issues with the fuel/propulsion system (10 complaints). With only one model year analyzed, confidence is low, but the pattern suggests potential reliability concerns. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: As only the 2025 model year is available, no direct comparison to other years is possible.
Recall context: Three recalls indicate that some issues have been formally acknowledged, so verifying all recall repairs are completed is essential.
- Electrical faults account for 27 of 55 total complaints.
- Fuel/propulsion system complaints total 10, the second-highest category.
- Lane departure and brake system each have 9 and 7 complaints respectively.
- Electrical faults (27 complaints) including potential system failures.
- Fuel/propulsion system issues (10 complaints) affecting drivability.
- Lane departure system problems (9 complaints) impacting driver assistance.
Full breakdown
All 2025 Volvo Ex90 complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Volvo Ex90. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Volvo Ex90. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The One Pedal Drive function (regenerative braking) intermittently deactivates without warning after startup. This issue has occurred multiple times under normal driving conditions. When the accelerator is released, expected deceleration does not occur, resulting in reduced braki…
Multiple times I have gotten a "Park assistance fault - book a service" message while driving and the parking sensors stop working. The issue temporarily resolves itself only to reoccurring several days later. Took to service and they replaced the car computer and said they could…
Built-in navigation application has on multiple occasions stopped working and stating "searching for GPS". This causes a distraction and increases the chance of a crash because I now have to try to figure out what is going on while I was relying on the navigation to understand wh…
My wife was driving at about 40 MPH when the instrument panel displayed a warning "System Failure" and the digital speedometer stopped working and showed the current speed as two dashes instead of a number (ie "--" instead of "40"). After about 5-10 seconds the warning went away …
The first issue occurred on 4/16/26. Car stopped mid-drive on a public road. No error or warning, just a jerk noise and stopped. This was around 7 in the evening and I am fortunate it was a not so busy road. Gives me nightmares thinking if me or my kids were driving on a freeway.…
The vehicle has experienced repeated intermittent electrical-system-related failures since the start of the lease, which have remained unresolved despite eight months of formal engagement with Volvo and multiple service and software-related repair attempts by Volvo. Most recentl…
Under certain driving conditions, particularly when the sun is at a low or mid-angle (morning or late afternoon), direct sunlight entering through the windshield reflects off multiple interior surfaces and creates a significant glare effect within the driver’s field of view. The…
My Volvo Ex90 was promised to have LIDAR capability. I found out that Volvo broke their relationship with the company that was promised to supply this capability to our vehicle and I would like compensation. Do you know who I would contact?
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo EX90. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, an over-the-air software update was attempted but failed. The vehicle locked during the update process and remained inoperable for approximately one hour after the update was completed. On a…
On November 28, 2025, my 2025 Volvo EX90 displayed a headlight warning message on the dashboard and the headlights failed to function properly while parked and after starting the engine. The defect temporarily resolved but recurred on December 5, 2025. A headlight defect that is …
While driving the car the car will suddenly stop working, it will be unable to accelerate. When this happens a multitude of alerts display on the screen. The car is very dangerous to drive and I’m concerned someone may die if this car is not recalled for safety.
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo EX90. The contact stated that while using the house charger, the breaker tripped. The check connection message was displayed. The vehicle failed to charge at the residence. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer, who was unable to charge the…
My car will not charge at my home power charger or any L1 or L2 AC based power system. It will only charge at higher price fast DC chargers which are limited and not at my house. This is apparently a commonly known flaw with this vehicle that has not been addressed and I am now w…
Was given a 'critical brake fault' warning on the dashboard. Car defaulted into neutral and I was not able to put it park, drive, reverse or even turn off the car (had to keep my foot on the brake until someone could help me push it onto a flat surface). Could not open the car do…
Unable to charge the car, interrupted charging
My Volvo EX90 has recurring software reliability problems affecting safety-related detection systems and hands-free operation features. These failures involve inconsistent or incorrect detection of vehicles and pedestrians and unpredictable loss of hands-free phone functionality.…
The onboard charger (GHCA) has now failed to charge on any Level 2 (the most common kind) charger. The first time it failed was on December 15, 2025 and was replaced under warranty and released back to me on December 31, 2025. Then on February 4, 2026, it failed to charge on a …
Our 2025 Volvo EX90 was delivered with the seat track covers missing for the second row captain's chairs. It took a few weeks for the dealer to order them and install them. Looking at other active listings it appears most of the 6-seat Volvo EX90s being offered for sale is missin…
The GHCA failed while AC charging at home, and the vehicle made loud banging noises. AC charging is no longer possible, and a replacement part is still backordered with no ETA over three months later. A corporate case has been filed with Volvo and they are effectively unresponsiv…
GHCA Failure that resulted in inability to charge the car.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Volvo Ex90.
Safety recalls
2025 Volvo Ex90 recalls
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Volvo Ex90. Three recalls indicate that some issues have been formally acknowledged, so verifying all recall repairs are completed is essential. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
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Questions
2025 Volvo Ex90 buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2025 Volvo Ex90 reliable?▾
Minor Issues. NHTSA currently shows 55 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 3 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2025 Volvo EX90 may be worth considering only if you are prepared for potential electrical and propulsion system issues. The high complaint count relative to a single model year warrants caution and thorough pre-purchase inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo Ex90?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (27 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (12 complaints). #3: Fuel/Propulsion System (10 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Volvo Ex90?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Volvo Ex90?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Volvo Ex90, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 55 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Volvo Ex90 have any recalls?▾
Yes. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Volvo Ex90. A major recall area is SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS. Three recalls indicate that some issues have been formally acknowledged, so verifying all recall repairs are completed is essential. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2025 Volvo Ex90?▾
The 2025 Volvo EX90 may be worth considering only if you are prepared for potential electrical and propulsion system issues. The high complaint count relative to a single model year warrants caution and thorough pre-purchase inspection. Electrical faults and propulsion system complaints can lead to unexpected breakdowns or safety system failures, affecting daily usability and repair costs. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Volvo Ex90 reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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