2025 Volvo EX30 recalls and problems

The 2025 Volvo EX30 has 4 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo dealer.

Urgent: recall 26V-001 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Volvo EX30 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Volvo EX30 recalls

Recall 26V-671: Seats

Reported Oct 9, 2026 · 9,930 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA, LLC

Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The head restraint cushion may detach during a crash.

Risk: A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will apply an adhesive to reinforce the head cushion attachment, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Carâs number for this recall is R10396. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

Recall 26V-136: Seat Belts

Reported Mar 11, 2026 · 1,584 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA, LLC

Problem: 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."

Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: 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 Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Carâs number for this recall is R10365. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

Recall 26V-103: Electrical System

Reported Feb 20, 2026 · 161 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA, LLC

Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.

Risk: A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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. Owner letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 23, 2026. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V001.

Recall 26V-001: Electrical System

Park outsideReported Jan 2, 2026 · 40 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA, LLC

Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.

Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026. This recall was replaced by recall number 26V103.

2025 Volvo EX30 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance	5
Electrical System	5
Unknown or Other	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Lane Departure	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Steering	1
Engine	1

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 3
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Volvo EX30 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Aug 25, 2026

On July 28, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., I was stopped in my 2025 Volvo EX30 at the intersection of Laurel Avenue and Mount Pleasant Avenue in Livingston, New Jersey. When the light turned green, I applied the accelerator normally. The vehicle unexpectedly surged/lurched forward and struck another vehicle. After the accident, the tow-truck operator reported that the Volvo lurched forward three or four additional times while he was attempting to load it onto the truck. He reported that this behavior did not occur while unloading it in reverse. Volvo subsequently inspected the vehicle and…

Electrical System · reported May 25, 2026

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 have a vehicle ready to go at all times, I have to charge overnight. It is my only vehicle. I take care of elderly parents, live in rural Indiana, and need to have the vehicle ready in case of emergencies and at a moment's notice when clients request home showings. Volvo Customer Support has ceased to…

Vehicle Speed Control · reported Apr 16, 2026

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 around 7:00 AM, the vehicle suddenly reacted as if detecting an obstacle and applied what felt like emergency braking. No vehicle or obstacle was present in my lane or adjacent lanes. INCIDENT 3 (most serious): While parked in a parking lot, I applied the brake, shifted to Drive, and upon releasing the…

Unknown or Other · reported Feb 4, 2026

When the car is in drive and I am driving the screen shows a message that the car cannot do a function because the car is in reverse. See photos.

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Nov 9, 2025

I've owned the EX30 for approximately 3 months. During that time, there have been approx. 5 incidents where after backing the car from a parking spot and switching to drive mode, the entire navigation screen goes blank and the screen displays the car as being in reverse mode. After being advised by Red Bank Volvo, NJ that this likely would be rectified during a major software update, I installed 2 major updates without a resolution to this problem - shortly after the 2nd update, I experienced the issue again. On 11/7/25 I brought the car to service and was told there were no error codes and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Volvo EX30 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Volvo EX30: 26V-671 (seats), 26V-136 (seat belts), 26V-103 (electrical system), 26V-001 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Volvo EX30?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (5 reports), followed by electrical system (5).

Are Volvo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.