Volvo Recalls 2025 EX30 Vehicles Due to High Voltage Battery Fire Risk
Volvo Car USA is recalling 189 model year 2025 EX30 vehicles because the high voltage battery may short circuit and overheat, potentially causing a fire.
What Happened
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) has issued a recall for certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the high voltage battery in these vehicles may experience a short circuit and overheat. This recall replaces and expands upon the previous NHTSA recall number 26V001.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 189 units of the following vehicle:
- Make/Model: 2025 Volvo EX30
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V103000
- Component: Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
What You Should Do
Owners are strongly advised to limit their vehicle’s charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair has been completed. Volvo dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the battery modules as necessary, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 21, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Additionally, Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on the NHTSA website on February 23, 2026.
Why This Matters
A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire, which poses a significant safety hazard to occupants and nearby property.
Source
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under Campaign Number 26V103000.
Source: NHTSA Official Notice