All Reported Problems
Every documented issue for this vehicle, organized by category
Documentation Opacity
1 issue reported
Volvo's connected services require subscriptions for features like navigation and remote access, but the pricing is not publicly disclosed on their website or app pages. Buyers cannot determine these ...
Electronic Alerts & Nags
1 issue reported
The Auto Start/Stop feature automatically shuts off the engine at stops to save fuel, but restarts it when braking ends. Owners complain it frequently activates unwanted, especially in hot weather whe...
Interface Friction
2 issues reported
The 2026 Volvo 60-Series (like the EX90) replaces the traditional physical dashboard controls with a single large touchscreen similar to Tesla's design. Owners complain this forces drivers to take eye...
The car's voice assistant reads incoming group texts aloud and offers to respond, but sends replies only to the individual sender instead of the entire group. This appears to be a flaw in Volvo's inte...
OTA Behavior
5 issues reported
The 5.05 OTA software update causes the infotainment system to malfunction, disabling sound, Bluetooth, cameras, climate control, and the home screen button, preventing self-reset. Owners report the s...
The initial 3.7 OTA update breaks the backup camera's dual view function, but a follow-up OTA patch restores it.
Dealerships advise owners to skip OTA updates and schedule shop appointments due to known download issues.
The 1.3.17 OTA update causes problematic occupancy detection alarms during family trips or normal use.
OTA updates like 1.3.17 cause extended disruptions during installation, interrupting normal vehicle use such as family outings.
Privacy & Surveillance
5 issues reported
Volvo's 60-Series vehicles collect detailed data including GPS location, speed, braking, steering, accelerator use, passenger occupancy, and driving patterns to support connected services. Owners expr...
In-cabin cameras and radars capture images and data, while biometric data like facial images is collected for identification. This raises privacy fears of constant interior monitoring and personal ide...
Volvo shares personal data with advertising partners to deliver tailored ads and target similar audiences based on user behavior. This practice concerns buyers who feel their driving and usage data fu...
Non-personal data from vehicle services is aggregated, analyzed, and shared indefinitely with third parties for insights, statistics, and product improvement. Owners worry this enables broad commercia...
When selling the vehicle, owners must manually delete personal data and log out of Volvo ID, with factory reset often requiring a dealer visit and fee. This burdens buyers with ensuring their data isn...
Software Stability
2 issues reported
The vehicle's over-the-air (OTA) software updates, which deliver new features and fixes remotely, often fail to install. Owners report needing to charge the battery fully, reset the infotainment syste...
After software update 1.6.4, the infotainment system's integration with Spotify and YouTube Music apps malfunctions, causing issues like progress bars freezing, playback controls failing, and the 'now...
Subscription Lock-in
1 issue reported
Volvo requires a $200 annual subscription via their mobile app to access remote start functionality on newer SPA-platform models like the 60-Series. Owners complain this is excessive, with no free alt...
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