Volvo EX90 Recall R/2025/040: Headlamp SW, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 11 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 307
- vehicles in the UK
- R10298
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled EX90 vehicles built between 15 August 2023 and 29 January 2025. There is a potential risk that the headlamp hammer could temporarily close over the low/high beam lighting modules. The recall notice describes the fix as: over the air software update the modified software can also be downloaded at a franchised Volvo retailer if preferred/requested. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a potential risk that the headlamp hammer could temporarily close over the low/high beam lighting modules. Should this occur visibility will be reduced for a period of 2-3 seconds before it is restored.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Headlamp SW Defect: There is a potential risk that the headlamp hammer could temporarily close over the low/high beam lighting modules. Should this occur visibility will be reduced for a period of 2-3 seconds before it is restored. Remedy: Over the air software update the modified software can also be downloaded at a franchised Volvo retailer if preferred/requested
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: headlamp SW.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: over the air software update the modified software can also be downloaded at a franchised Volvo retailer if preferred/requested. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
EX90 built between 15 August 2023 and 29 January 2025 may be included. Volvo estimates 307 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the campaign code R10298 or the DVSA reference R/2025/040. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX90POT Separation | Book soon | R/2025/425 | |
| EX90Row seat bolts | Low | R/2024/462 | |
| C70Headlamps may fail to operate | Book soon | R/1999/091 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2024/462 on 27 Nov 2024, for row seat bolts. The one launched after it was R/2025/117 on 24 Mar 2025, for cell Modules. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/040, launched 11 February 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.