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Volvo EX90 1

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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Engine Overview

The Volvo EX90 1 is available with one engine variant at 408 hp.

Elektromotor · Electric· 408–517 PS
2023 2026

Large SUV electric motor of the EX90 on the SPA2 platform with 300 kW system output and a 111 kWh battery pack. Two permanent magnet motors, one per axle; charging up to 250 kW DC for rapid charging. Luxury specification with Pilot Assist and Google-based infotainment.

  • !! Infotainment total failure and missing functions at launch

    The EX90 suffered from severe software problems at launch: infotainment screens went black, digital keys failed, the A/C cut out, and vehicles lost drive power on the motorway. Root cause: incompatible ECU software from different suppliers.

    Symptoms: Black screen while driving, A/C cuts out, vehicle loses drive power, key not recognised.
    0–500 $
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  • !! Recall: second-row seat bolts possibly not fully tightened

    NHTSA recall for 2025 EX90: bolts on the freestanding second-row seats may not have been correctly tightened. Increased injury risk in a collision. Repair free of charge at the dealer.

    Symptoms: Seat wobbles under heavy braking or in corners. Often not visible externally.
    0–0 $
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  • !! 12V auxiliary battery drain — EV platform issue

    Like the XC40 Recharge and EX30, the EX90 carries the 12V drain risk during standing periods without a charging connection. Many active control units draw standby current even at rest by design.

    Symptoms: Car not ready to start after standing time, all systems failed
    150–400 $
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Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖Vehicle control collapses — climate, audio, basic functions

Consumer Reports and forum members document a major system failure: climate control, audio and all operating functions fail simultaneously. In some cases the EX90 takes minutes to become driveable again. The cause lies in the central vehicle computer.

Symptoms: All displays black, no response to inputs, climate control and audio fail simultaneously, vehicle requires several minutes to restart, occasional inability to start.
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✖Airbag warning light illuminates permanently

On some EX90s the airbag warning light illuminates permanently. Vehicles were delivered with open recalls in some cases. The fault requires diagnostics and a software reset at the dealership but can return after updates on individual vehicles.

Symptoms: Airbag warning light on permanently, occasionally accompanied by additional warning messages in the instrument cluster, power-adjustable seats not responding.
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 Low
!Infotainment crashes and missing features at launch

The EX90 was delivered with unfinished software. Infotainment screens flicker or display error messages; Apple CarPlay and Smart Charging were missing at market launch.

Symptoms: Screen flickers, shows error codes or goes black; promised features absent.
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!Digital key (Walk-Away Locking) consistently unreliable

Walk-Away Locking and the digital key function show repeated malfunctions. Some owners report complete failure of the digital access control; physical key required as backup.

Symptoms: Vehicle does not lock automatically, digital key not recognised.
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●Central computer runs up to 72 hours — elevated standby drain

The EX90's central computer remains active for up to 72 hours and drains approximately 3% of battery capacity per day while parked. Volvo states this is by design, as a cold start takes 8 seconds.

Symptoms: Unexpectedly high battery drain while parked, vehicle shows software activity even after being switched off.
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 Low
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Average
45 complaints · 2023–2026
  1. 01 Electrical
    24
  2. 02 Other
    9
  3. 03 Fuel System
    9
  4. 04 Lane Departure
    8
  5. 05 Collision Avoidance
    7

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Electrical (24 complaints)
⚠ Other (9 complaints)
⚠ Fuel System (9 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues +

A total of 12 weaknesses have been documented for the Volvo EX90 1 (2023–2026) — 4 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Other, Body, Suspension.

EX90 (Volvo-ERAD-EX90-SM, 2023–2026) — Be Careful: Infotainment total failure and missing functions at launch, Recall: second-row seat bolts possibly not fully tightened, 12V auxiliary battery drain — EV platform issue. Power: 408 PS.

EX90 (Volvo-ERAD-EX90-SM, 2023–2026) — Be Careful: Infotainment total failure and missing functions at launch, Recall: second-row seat bolts possibly not fully tightened, 12V auxiliary battery drain — EV platform issue. Power: 517 PS.

What to watch out for with the Volvo EX90? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Volvo EX90 1 have? +
The Volvo EX90 1 has 4 known engine weaknesses and 8 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Volvo EX90 1? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: Volvo-ERAD-EX90-SM (Elektromotor). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the Volvo-ERAD-EX90-SM (Elektromotor).
Which Volvo EX90 1 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Volvo EX90 1 — rated: "Fun to Drive!". {description} 300–380 kW in the EX90: silent launch, instant torque. Luxury SUV meets electric performance.
Is the Volvo EX90 1 worth buying used? +
The Volvo EX90 1 requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Volvo EX90 1? +
The Volvo EX90 1 is available with engine variants from 408 to 517 hp.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee