The problem
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
The risk
A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The 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 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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-103 (26V103000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R10362 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Component | Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery |
| Report date | February 20, 2026 |
| Owners notified | May 19, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 161 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-103 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 161 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.