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HighNHTSA·26V001000·Announced 2026-01-02

Volvo EX30 recalled because the high-voltage battery may short and overheat

Volvo Car USA is recalling 40 model year 2025 EX30 vehicles because the high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat, increasing fire risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: the manufacturer states an overheating high-voltage battery increases fire risk, and the record reports no injuries or fires.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025 Volvo EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat. The component is listed as electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery.

Volvo states that a high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

The potential number of units affected is 40. The report was received on 02/01/2026, and the NHTSA campaign number is 26V001000.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and 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 notification letters are expected to be mailed February 23, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552; Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10355.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO EX30
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Traction battery
Hazard
Affected units
40

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EX30

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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