Volvo EX90 Recall R/2025/425: pOT Separation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 31 Oct 2025
- Launched
- 59
- vehicles in the UK
- R10342
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled EX90 vehicles built between 24 January 2024 and 12 August 2024. There is a risk the tailgate could close rapidly and cause injury due to a production issue with the Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units. The dealer will replace both Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk the tailgate could close rapidly and cause injury due to a production issue with the Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POT Separation Defect: On affected vehicles there is a risk the tailgate could close rapidly and cause injury due to a production issue with the Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units. Remedy: Replace both Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: pOT Separation.
The Fix
The dealer will replace both Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units.
Are You Affected?
EX90 built between 24 January 2024 and 12 August 2024 may be included. Volvo estimates 59 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 R10342 or the DVSA reference R/2025/425. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX90Headlamp SW | Book soon | R/2025/040 | |
| EX90Row seat bolts | Low | R/2024/462 | |
| XC60The tailgate lifting arms may freeze | Book soon | R/2019/023 | |
| S60Bonnet may open unintentionally | Book soon | R/2010/145 | |
| S80, V70Weight information product label incorrectly | Book soon | R/2007/181 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2025/386 on 6 Oct 2025, for seatbelt torsion bar. The one launched after it was R/2025/517 on 3 Dec 2025, for front seat belts. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/425, launched 31 October 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.