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2025 Volvo EX90Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 138 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
138
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
140
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 138 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.8x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

38 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (38 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical38 (28%)
Other17 (12%)
Fuel System14 (10%)
Drivetrain10 (7%)
Speed Control9 (7%)
Brakes8 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control5 (4%)
Engine4 (3%)

2025 Volvo EX90: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2025 Volvo EX90, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2025 Volvo EX90, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2025 Volvo EX90, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2025 Volvo EX90, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

24V869000Jan 2025

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.

25V071000Mar 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.

25V654000Nov 2025

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2025 Volvo EX90 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

2025 Volvo EX90 vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

138

Class avg

24

5.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 138 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2025 Volvo EX90: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Volvo EX90?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Volvo EX90 is related to the electrical, with 38 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Volvo EX90 reliable?
The 2025 Volvo EX90 has 138 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2025 Volvo EX90?
NHTSA rates the 2025 Volvo EX90 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Volvo EX90 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2025 Volvo EX90 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Volvo EX90 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Volvo EX90 problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 700 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2025 Volvo EX90 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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