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SevereNHTSA·26V001000·Announced 2026-02-01

2025 Volvo EX30 recalled for high-voltage battery overheating fire hazard

Volvo is recalling 2025 EX30 vehicles because the high-voltage battery may short circuit and overheat, creating a fire risk. Owners should park outside away from structures and limit charging to 70% until repairs.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall qualifies as Severe because it involves a structural vehicle defect (high-voltage battery short circuit and overheat) that creates a fire risk, meeting the rubric criterion for Score 4 despite no reported injuries to date.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025 Volvo EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery in these vehicles may experience a short circuit and overheat, which increases the risk of fire.

Approximately 40 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owners should take immediate precautions: park vehicles outside and away from structures, and limit battery charging to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace battery modules as necessary at no cost to owners.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 23, 2026. For more information, owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in the recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026. Volvo Car's internal recall number is R10355.

The recalled product

Product
2025 VOLVO EX30
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Powertrain / Battery
Hazard
  • fire
  • short-circuit
  • overheat
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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