The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V071000·Announced 2025-02-07

2025 Volvo EX90 Headlight Shutter Software Defect Recall

Volvo is recalling 2025 EX90 vehicles because a software error in the low power controller may cause headlight shutters to close while driving, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect creates a risk of harm—loss of headlight function while driving increases crash risk. The source text does not report any deaths, injuries, or illnesses, so the score is capped at 3 per the rubric for theoretical risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025 EX90 vehicles due to a software error in the low power controller (LPC). The defect may cause the headlight shutters to close over the high and low beams while the vehicle is being driven.

A loss of headlight function while driving can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 12, 2025.

Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-1552 to schedule the free software update. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9171) or visit nhtsa.gov for more information. Volvo's recall number is R10298.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO EX90
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting / Headlights
Hazard
Affected units
2,061

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EX90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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