MODEL
Volvo Ex90
NHTSA safety across every Volvo Ex90 model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Volvo Ex90 we cover (2025 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 92 on the NHTSA Safety Index. 3 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Volvo EX90 is a three-row electric SUV competing in the premium large-SUV segment, aimed squarely at family buyers who want maximum passenger space alongside Volvo's signature commitment to safety. As Volvo's flagship EV, the EX90 carries the brand's long safety heritage into fully electric territory, making it a natural subject for rigorous scrutiny from safety-conscious shoppers.
The 2025 Volvo EX90 arrives with one of the strongest safety profiles in its segment, earning a MotorCaliber Safety Index of 92 out of 100, placing it firmly in our Exceptional band. That score is anchored by perfect five-star ratings in both NHTSA's frontal and side crash tests, a genuinely impressive result for a large three-row SUV where mass and geometry can complicate outcomes. The rollover rating steps back to four stars, which is not unusual for tall, wide vehicles in this class but is worth noting for buyers who prioritize every dimension of crash protection. Volvo has logged three recalls across the 2025 model year. Three recalls on a brand-new, technologically complex flagship EV is a figure shoppers should watch, though the number is not alarming for a first-year model of this ambition. Owner complaints total 59, with one reported crash and one reported injury among those filings. These are unverified allegations and the overall volume is modest relative to the model's sales footprint, but the complaint log deserves ongoing monitoring as the EX90 fleet matures. The bottom line is clear: the EX90 is among the safest large SUVs we have evaluated, and families who make safety their first priority will find the data genuinely reassuring.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the EX90 as a sophisticated, technology-forward flagship that sets a high benchmark for the premium electric SUV segment. Most praise its interior refinement and driver-assistance technology, while noting that first-year software complexity warrants attention. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with the EX90 viewed as a credible and compelling choice in its class.
- The 2025 EX90 earned five out of five stars in both NHTSA frontal and side crash tests, placing it among the top performers in the large SUV category for occupant protection in those scenarios.
- The rollover rating comes in at four out of five stars, which is common for tall three-row SUVs but is a meaningful data point for buyers hauling a full family load at highway speeds.
- Three recalls have been issued for the 2025 model year. As a first-year flagship EV with significant onboard technology, shoppers should verify that any open recalls are resolved before taking delivery and monitor NHTSA's database for future actions.
- Owner complaints stand at 59, including one reported crash and one reported injury. These are unverified allegations, but the complaint record is worth revisiting as the EX90 fleet grows and more real-world data accumulates.
Most-recalled year on record: 2025 Volvo Ex90 with 3 recalls.