Recall 25V071 covers 2,061 2025 Volvo EX90 SUVs for headlight shutters that can close while driving. Free software update at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 2,061 2025 EX90 vehicles because a software error in the low power controller can close the headlight shutters over the high and low beams while driving. Loss of headlight function reduces visibility and increases crash risk; Volvo dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The low power controller software on the 2025 Volvo EX90 helps manage electrical requests sent to the headlamps. The headlamp shutters are small moving covers inside the lighting assembly. They are supposed to stay positioned so the high and low beams can light the road while the vehicle is being driven.
On affected EX90 vehicles, the controller software sends the headlamps a reference-run request after the controller resets. That request makes the shutters close over the high and low beams. When the shutters close while driving, the headlamps are blocked even though the lighting system is still the part involved.
Owners can see a temporary message on the driver information display for 2 to 3 seconds. That short display message is the warning sign tied to this defect.
Who's affected?
The same LPC Controller Software is listed for both the electrical-system software issue and the headlight concealment-device issue.
| 2025 Volvo EX90 | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo EX90 | Concealment devices |
| Units affected | 2,061 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of headlight function while driving can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. If a temporary DIM message appears, treat it as a warning sign and schedule the software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Volvo EX90 is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the free LPC software update that keeps the headlight shutters from closing over the high and low beams while driving.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 25V071 when you call.
- Use extra care if you must drive before the repair. Stop in a safe place if the headlights stop working.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician manually updates the low power controller software that controls the headlight shutter behavior. The software update and labor are free under the recall, and the repair is available now. Volvo directs customers who paid out of pocket for this same problem before receiving the owner letter to contact Volvo Customer Care at 1-800-458-1552 about reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 7, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 7, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| February 7, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 12, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 3, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V071?
Recall 25V071 covers 2,061 2025 Volvo EX90 SUVs with a low power controller software error. The error can let the headlight shutters close over the high and low beams while driving. Volvo will update the LPC software manually for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Volvo EX90 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific EX90 is included in recall 25V071. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the free LPC software update. Reference Volvo recall number R10298 when you call the service desk.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Volvo to repair the defect at no cost, and Volvo's remedy for recall 25V071 is a free manual LPC software update at a franchised Volvo dealer.
Is it safe to drive my 2025 Volvo EX90 before the repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive instruction. The safety risk is loss of headlight function while driving, which can reduce visibility and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free software update promptly and ask the dealer how to handle night driving before your appointment.
When did Volvo notify owners about recall 25V071?
Volvo mailed owner notification letters on March 12, 2025. If you bought the EX90 used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a Volvo dealer if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V071000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V071 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V071000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →