Volvo EX30 recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Volvo EX30 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Seat belt warning chime may not sound

    Reported March 11, 2026Model years 2025–2026NHTSA campaign 26V1360001,584 vehicles affected

    The seat belt warning system may not sound its audible chime as intended, so an unbelted occupant may not be alerted, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the terminals at the audio module connector free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
    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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

  2. High-voltage battery may short-circuit and overheat

    Reported February 20, 2026Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 26V103000161 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage battery may short-circuit and overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Owners are advised to limit charging to 70% until repairs are complete. Dealers will inspect and replace battery modules as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    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. Owner letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s 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.

  3. Seat recliner weld may weaken occupant protection

    Reported February 10, 2026Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2026/0431,493 vehicles affected

    An insufficiently strong weld between the front seat recliner and lower bracket may compromise backrest protection in an impact. Both front seats will be inspected and additional brackets installed as required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Seat Recliner
    Defect
    On affected vehicles equipped with manually operated front seats there is a potential issue on the front seats due to insufficient welding strength between the recliner and the lower bracket on the seat backrest which may compromise the backrest’s ability to provide optimal occupant protection in the event of an impact.
    Remedy
    Inspect both front seats and install additional brackets as required.

  4. High-voltage battery cell may overheat after charging

    Reported January 22, 2026Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2025/55910,578 vehicles affected

    A battery cell may overheat after charging, creating a fire risk. The maximum charge will be limited to 70%, and battery modules will be inspected and replaced as needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HV Battery
    Defect
    On affected vehicles following charging there is a risk of an overheating High Voltage Battery Cell which could lead to a risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Volvo Cars is confident that limiting the battery s maximum state of charge to 70% will eliminate the risk of overheating. Additionally we would advise the following precautions. Do not leave your vehicle unattended whilst charging within buildings or covered areas. If you see any vehicle warnings in the car or app during or after charging seek assistance. The HV Battery modules will be inspected and replaced.

  5. High voltage battery may short circuit and overheat

    Reported January 2, 2026Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 26V00100040 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    The high voltage battery may short circuit and overheat, increasing fire risk. Park outside and away from structures and limit charging to 70% until repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace battery modules as needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    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. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s 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.

  6. Display may not show vehicle speed

    Reported May 10, 2024Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2024/205EU Safety Gate A12/01527/247,569 vehicles affected

    A software error could put the display into test mode during start-up, preventing key information including vehicle speed from appearing. Updated software is available over the air or at a retailer.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DHU Update
    Defect
    A software error has been identified in relation to the display. In rare cases this could cause the screen to enter a “test mode” during vehicle start-up which will prevent key information including the vehicle speed from being displayed.
    Remedy
    The solution is updated software available via OTA (over the air) or at a Volvo retailer.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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