Volvo EX90 Lemon Law

The EX90 launched with well-documented software troubles, and its most notable early defect reached the recall stage. Volvo recalled certain 2025 EX90 vehicles because a software bug could cause the "Thor's Hammer" headlight shutters to close while driving, sharply reducing forward visibility at night; the remedy was delivered as an over-the-air update. Volvo has also faced a tailgate defect in which a spindle nut could detach and cause the powered tailgate to slam shut, along with additional early safety campaigns.

The broader story of the EX90 is software. Owners report the center display going black, freezing, or responding slowly, streaming and phone apps that crash or won't load, systems that reboot themselves mid-drive, and advanced driver-assistance and parking features that arrived late or still don't function as advertised. Volvo has pushed a stream of over-the-air updates and even a central-computer hardware retrofit to try to stabilize the platform — a strong signal of how unsettled these early vehicles have been.

California's Lemon Law covers these problems even when the manufacturer is still chasing a fix. If your EX90 has a defect that substantially impairs its use, value, or safety and the dealer can't repair it within a reasonable number of attempts, or the vehicle is out of service for an extended time, you may be entitled to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — whether the issue is a recalled headlight bug or the ongoing software instability that has defined the EX90's launch.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your EX90 has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Volvo EX90 qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Volvo pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.