Volvo EX90 recalls
6 official safety recalls for the Volvo EX90 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Power tailgate may close rapidly
A production issue with the power tailgate drive units may cause the tailgate to close rapidly and injure someone. Both drive units will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POT Separation
- Defect
- On affected vehicles there is a risk the tailgate could close rapidly and cause injury due to a production issue with the Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units.
- Remedy
- Replace both Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units.
Tailgate may suddenly drop
A spindle nut may detach from the powered tailgate drive units, causing the tailgate to drop and potentially hit someone. Do not use the powered tailgate function until repaired. Dealers will replace both drive units.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A tailgate that suddenly drops can hit a person, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
Headlamp shutter may briefly block the beam
The headlamp shutter may temporarily close over the low- and high-beam lighting modules, reducing visibility for 2–3 seconds. Updated software can be installed over the air or downloaded at a franchised retailer if requested.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Headlamp SW
- Defect
- There is a potential risk that the headlamp hammer could temporarily close over the low/high beam lighting modules. Should this occur visibility will be reduced for a period of 2-3 seconds before it is restored.
- Remedy
- Over the air software update the modified software can also be downloaded at a franchised Volvo retailer if preferred/requested
Headlight shutters may close while driving
A software error may close the headlight shutters over the high and low beams while driving, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. The low power controller software will be updated manually, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of headlight function while driving can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Second-row seat bolts may be incorrectly tightened
One or more second-row seat fixation bolts may be incorrectly tightened, increasing the risk of injury in an impact. A retailer will inspect and, if necessary, re-torque the bolts.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- 2nd Row Seat Bolts
- Defect
- Volvo Cars investigations have identified that there is a potential risk that one or more of the fixation bolts for the 2nd row seats may have been torqued incorrectly at the factory. In the event of an impact this may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volvo retailer will inspect and if necessary re-torque all fixation bolts for the 2nd row seats.
Second-row seat bolts may not be tightened properly
The second-row seat bolts may be loose, so the seat may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An improperly tightened seat may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.