The Volvo EX90 was supposed to be an electric luxury statement—proof of the brand’s innovative edge. Instead, it has turned into a bug-ridden debacle, and the first units are already being recalled.
When Volvo flew journalists to the U.S. for a test drive of the EX90, expectations were high.
But reality hit hard: the cars were plagued with glitches, to the point that technicians had to use computers to start them.
Now, the problems have escalated.
According to the online auto magazine Boosted, Volvo’s own testers have discovered that the bolts securing the rear seats weren’t tightened properly, prompting the automaker to issue a voluntary recall to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall affects vehicles produced between June 25, 2024, and September 26, 2024, according to Volvo's statement.
The issue came to light when a test driver reported rattling seats, exposing yet another embarrassing oversight in the assembly process. Volvo claims the issue has since been resolved on the production line, but not before 117 cars left the factory with loose back seats.
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The Volvo EX90’s journey from showroom star to recall list has been rocky, to say the least. Much of the advanced technology promised to customers doesn’t work in delivered vehicles. Reports are already surfacing of U.S. buyers regretting their purchase, and dealerships are facing complaints.
Volvo has been tight-lipped about the vehicle's mounting issues, but according to Carup, the EX90’s flaws could cost the company billions to fix.
Troubles Extend Beyond the EX90
The EX90 isn’t the only black mark on Volvo’s electric lineup.
The smaller EX30 has its own share of woes. Reports from Boosted reveal that some owners are resorting to disabling sensors in the car to avoid error messages.
And the troubles aren’t confined to the electric range.
Volvo is recalling 119 vehicles with what might be an even graver defect: improperly assembled pedal attachments. This defect could cause the brake pedal to detach—a potentially catastrophic safety risk.
