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2026 Volvo EX90

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Volvo EX90, most frequently naming the electrical, fuel system and steering categories. 45 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical240.0%
  • Fuel system120.0%
  • Steering120.0%
  • Visibility120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalFuel system
Filed Jul 21, 2026

Overall, we've been very happy with the EX90, but it's clear the vehicle is in desperate need of a comprehensive software update from Volvo. The issues we're experiencing don't appear to be hardware failures so much as recurring software-related problems. We've received intermittent propulsion system warnings, headlight system warnings, delayed accelerator response at times, and general electrical system sluggishness. The infotainment system can be slow to respond, and various vehicle functions occasionally lag or behave inconsistently before returning to normal. While none of these issues have left the vehicle undrivable, the frequency of the warnings and the overall lack of responsiveness make it feel like the software isn't fully matured. We also brought the vehicle to our local Volvo dealership in hopes of resolving these concerns. The dealership kept the vehicle for approximately four days but was unable to identify a hardware issue or implement a solution. Throughout that time, we were informed they were waiting on guidance from Volvo before proceeding. That experience reinforced our impression that these concerns are software-related and will ultimately require an update from Volvo rather than a repair performed by the dealership. We're hoping Volvo has a comprehensive software update in development that addresses these recurring warnings, improves system responsiveness, and enhances the overall stability of the vehicle's electronic systems.

NHTSA ID
11751807
Incident
Jul 1, 2026
Visibility
Filed Jun 23, 2026

We bought this car a couple days ago and when driving through rain the wipers get stuck in the up position and do not function at all.

NHTSA ID
11745884
Incident
Jun 21, 2026
ElectricalSteering
Filed Jun 17, 2026

Our Volvo 2025 EX90 was a lemon. We experienced two recalls (one for headlight failure) and repetitive charging unit failures. The dealer traded us a 2026 EX90. They said the failures of the 2025 model had been corrected. While driving home from the dealer at 70 mph on the interstate, I received a warning of steering fault. Just after getting it back, the car charging unit failed. Even the Volvo dealer cannot charge the car. It’s either dangerous to drive or it can’t be driven. corporate Volvo knows this and should be stopped from selling until they fix it.

NHTSA ID
11744793
Incident
Jun 17, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

36496.10.0

POWER TRAIN

This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.

37478.1.2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 flow to the HLCM. Please follow the advice under "Service" to test the HLCM cooling performance.

34521.11.1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp

37804.1.1

STRUCTURE:BODY

This is a TJ - Text only - If the customer experiences issues with the door window guide molding catching, and/or noise toward the quarter-glass during rear door opening. Ensure that the door fitting is OK and if the problem still remains, replace the door window guide molding, according to Vida

37486.2.0

This is a Tech Journal If the vehicle triggers false alarms without a clear reason on multiple occasions, please follow advice under "service".

35526.1.8

ENGINE

This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure
 Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Volvo EX90 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026Viewing300—
2025653056.9

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.