The 2025 Volvo Ex30 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,785 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS26V1360002026-03-111,584 affected
Defect
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the terminals at the audio module connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car’s number for this recall is R10365. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26V1030002026-02-20161 affected
Defect
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Consequence
A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 16, 2026. ADDITIONAL LETTERS ARE NO LONGER NEEDED. VEHICLES NO…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26V0010002026-01-0240 affected
Defect
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Consequence
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 23, 2026. Owners may contact…
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
1
STEERING
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I am filing this complaint regarding nhtsa recall 26v103 (manufacturer recall r10362) for my 2025 volvo ex30, vin [xxx] . The recall was issued february 18, 2026 for a fire, overheating, and smoke safety risk due to potential overheating of the high-voltage battery cell. The remedy requires…”
“I am filing this complaint regarding nhtsa recall 26v103 (manufacturer recall r10362) for my 2025 volvo ex30, vin [xxx] . The recall was issued february 18, 2026 for a fire, overheating, and smoke safety risk due to potential overheating of the high-voltage battery cell. The remedy requires…”
“Three separate safety incidents occurred within the last 3 months. Incident 1: on at least two occasions while turning, the steering felt aggressive and notchy, resisting or jerking unexpectedly during the turn. Incident 2: while driving on the florida turnpike at approximately 80 mph southbound…”
“Three separate safety incidents occurred within the last 3 months. Incident 1: on at least two occasions while turning, the steering felt aggressive and notchy, resisting or jerking unexpectedly during the turn. Incident 2: while driving on the florida turnpike at approximately 80 mph southbound…”
“Three separate safety incidents occurred within the last 3 months. Incident 1: on at least two occasions while turning, the steering felt aggressive and notchy, resisting or jerking unexpectedly during the turn. Incident 2: while driving on the florida turnpike at approximately 80 mph southbound…”
“This car is subject to nhtsa recall number 26v103, manufacturer's recall number r10362. I learned about the recall on february 23 via a reuters article, but received nothing from volvo. In follow-up with volvo I was told on february 25 via email that there was no recall on my car. After some…”
“This car is subject to nhtsa recall number 26v103, manufacturer's recall number r10362. I learned about the recall on february 23 via a reuters article, but received nothing from volvo. In follow-up with volvo I was told on february 25 via email that there was no recall on my car. After some…”
“A battery recall was placed on the vehicle on february 18, 2026. However, the battery fire risk existed before this date. According to volvo's instructions, I can only charge to 70 percent. We are also instructed to only charge when the vehicle can be monitored. Because of my business and need to…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2025 Volvo Ex30 as of
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