2025 VOLVO EX30
3 recalls, 18 complaints
26V136000 Mar 11, 2026
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Defect Description
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, "Occupan... Read more
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... Read more
26V103000 Feb 20, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Description
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. Vehicl... Read more
26V001000 Jan 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Description
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 Ca... Read more
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
4 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2026
Incident date: Jul 28, 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 anot... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2026
Incident date: Jul 28, 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 anot... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 10, 2026
Incident date: Jul 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350E 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was uncontrollable and crashed into a fence. The... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 10, 2026
Incident date: Jul 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350E 4Matic. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was uncontrollable and crashed into a fence. The... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 13, 2026
Incident date: Feb 23, 2026
Won’t go into drive or reverse at time. Auto brake initiates automatically and car will come to complete stop with no other vehicles in front of my vehicle. Dash will freeze. Service engineer, service emergency calling, service engine, calls on star
ENGINE
Jun 13, 2026
Incident date: Feb 23, 2026
I have replaced my whole engine and the cars fuel system.. my gas was backing into my oil along with the engine failing .. has happened again. This car has been a nightmare and just keeps failing. Strong gas and oil burning smell then car starts smoking. Had to shut it off in the middle of the road... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
The vehicle has experienced intermittent loss of power while driving at highway speeds on multiple occasions. The issue occurred twice on Monday and multiple times again on Tuesday. During these events, the vehicle felt as though it may stall or lose propulsion while traveling in traffic. The vehic... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 1, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
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 battery... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 1, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
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 battery... Read more
STEERING
Apr 16, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
Car is out of alignment resolutions in the rear passenger tire to wear down at an abnormal rate. Had the vehicle inspected by a local mechanic and two different dealerships. All three inspections came back with the same answer. The camber and the toe for the right rear tire can not be set to a cent... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 16, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
Car is out of alignment resolutions in the rear passenger tire to wear down at an abnormal rate. Had the vehicle inspected by a local mechanic and two different dealerships. All three inspections came back with the same answer. The camber and the toe for the right rear tire can not be set to a cent... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 16, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was flashing. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, w... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Feb 4, 2026
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
System/Component Malfunction: Systemic failure of the onboard computer (Infotainment/Connectivity Module) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), specifically the Collision Avoidance/Auto-Braking system, Rear-view Camera (FMVSS 111 non-compliance), and the 12V Battery management system. All c... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Feb 4, 2026
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
System/Component Malfunction: Systemic failure of the onboard computer (Infotainment/Connectivity Module) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), specifically the Collision Avoidance/Auto-Braking system, Rear-view Camera (FMVSS 111 non-compliance), and the 12V Battery management system. All c... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Nov 9, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
Continuously receiving error message to have front sensors cleaned. Vehicle brought into dealership several times, for weeks at a time. On last visit sensors replaced, and I was told that “ The front sensors have a level of damage caused by sand, salt and other road debris. This has resulted in... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Nov 9, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
Continuously receiving error message to have front sensors cleaned. Vehicle brought into dealership several times, for weeks at a time. On last visit sensors replaced, and I was told that “ The front sensors have a level of damage caused by sand, salt and other road debris. This has resulted in... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 9, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
Started noticing issues within first week of purchase. Cruise control will not increase nor decrease speed when set. Steering wheel controls will not advance or decrease speed. Intermittent problem. First service dealer could not replicate. Second service dealer contacted VW assist and was advised t... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 6, 2025
Incident date: Feb 26, 2025
Transmission slipping when vehicle is cold in the morning, got into a busy street and car wouldnt move due to transmission slipping and almost got into a collision due to transmission slipping and car not moving. I was able to recreate the problem the very next day. My driveway is at an incline, t... Read more
VOLVO EX30 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO EX30 across all model years (2025, 2026).
4
Total Recalls
19
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
4
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
VOLVO EX30 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 3 | 18 |