AI Damage2026 Volvo EX90: common problems
The maker issued 56 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 56
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Volvo Cars has identified potential noise from the EX90 accelerator pedal and taken the decision that all…
Volvo Cars has identified potential noise from the EX90 accelerator pedal and taken the decision that all cars, concerned by this QB, shall be modified at first workshop visit.
- Volvo Cars has decided that all cars, concerned by this QB, shall be upgraded in accordance with this QB,…
Volvo Cars has decided that all cars, concerned by this QB, shall be upgraded in accordance with this QB, at first workshop visit. To get the car OTA-compatible again, a special Software Product needs to be downloaded…
- This is a TJ - txt only no attachments If the ADAS warning light is illuminated on DIMD together with DTC…
This is a TJ - txt only no attachments If the ADAS warning light is illuminated on DIMD together with DTC HPA-U14D555 during PDS, follow the 7 steps under "Service"
- This is a TJ - The charging menu may be displayed in the CSD while driving, Text plus 1 attachment…
This is a TJ - The charging menu may be displayed in the CSD while driving, Text plus 1 attachment TJ_37908_1.jpg. A software solution is introduced with version 3.0.33 in VIDA
- This is a TJ - Text only no attachments If the customer experiences a "Battery System Fault" warning…
This is a TJ - Text only no attachments If the customer experiences a "Battery System Fault" warning message and the vehicle will not start, follow the advice under service. Improved software was released with version…
- This is a TJ - text only - no attachments - If internet connectivity is lost directly after updating to…
This is a TJ - text only - no attachments - If internet connectivity is lost directly after updating to latest software, on vehicles equipped with TCAM3 (VDN: 1504, TCA solution 3). The issues may be caused by a…
- This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned…
This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and…
- This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with…
This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no…
- This is a TJ, text only no attachments - If a customer experiences the Plug and Charge feature not…
This is a TJ, text only no attachments - If a customer experiences the Plug and Charge feature not working, follow the advice under "Service". Plug and Charge is the function that allows a vehicle to automatically…
- This is a Tech Journal text plus 1 PDF - If FLL needs to be exchanged according to fault tracing, follow…
This is a Tech Journal text plus 1 PDF - If FLL needs to be exchanged according to fault tracing, follow the VIDA instruction if a spare part exists; otherwise, follow the advice under "Service" below.
- This is a Technical Journal
iCUP IHU - Text plus 1 PDF Prior Approval. In most cases, the IHU does not need to be replaced -In many cases the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) does not need to be replaced and can be retained by following the fault…
- This is a TJ - Text plus 1 PDF - If a customer experiences an Electric System Limited message along with…
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…
NHTSA lists 56 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Volvo EX90?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 56 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2026 Volvo EX90?
NHTSA lists 56 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2026 Volvo EX90 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2026 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.