2026 Volvo EX90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 22, 2026 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other EX90 years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Volvo EX90. That ranks 2nd out of 2 EX90 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 71%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Volvo EX90
Volvo_EX90 at IAA 2025. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2026 Volvo EX90 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System5
Unknown or Other4
Fuel/propulsion System2
Power Train2
Engine1
Steering1
Visibility/wiper1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System571%———
Unknown or Other457%———
Fuel/propulsion System229%———
Power Train229%———
Engine114%———
Steering114%———
Visibility/wiper114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2026 Volvo EX90 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2026 Volvo EX90.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving my nearly new 2026 Volvo EX90 at freeway speed, the vehicle unexpectedly began sounding warning tones and experienced a significant loss of propulsion/power. The vehicle was unable to maintain normal acceleration and freeway performance, creating a serious safety risk while I was…

Electrical System · received Sep 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766156

I purchased a brand-new 2026 Volvo EX90 just 4days ago from a volvo dealership . Yesterday, the vehicle’s software proximity logic malfunctioned and auto-locked the doors while my baby was strapped inside. My physical key card and my phone with the digital key were both inside the cabin. To make…

Electrical System · received Aug 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759785

While driving the vehicle at a low rate of speed it presenter a Critical Error message which appeared across the drivers screen for approximately 5-10 seconds. The message then immediately disappeared and the vehicle shut down mid operation and came to an abrupt stop on its own. From there it was…

Engine · received Aug 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759318

Software updates causing mechanical issues. Most recent software update blew the compressor and pump causing the AC to go out. According to volvo service department this is a widespread issue with their software updates for the EX90, who knows what other mechanical issues it may be causing. Safety…

Electrical System · received Aug 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759072

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…

Electrical System · received Jul 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11751807

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YearComplaintsRecalls
202670
2025 EX90723

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Volvo EX90?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2026 Volvo EX90?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2026 Volvo EX90 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EX90 model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.