Volvo Recalls 2025 EX30 Vehicles Over High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk

What Happened

Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued a recall for certain 2025 EX30 vehicles due to a defect in the high-voltage traction battery. The battery may experience a short circuit, which can lead to overheating and an increased risk of fire.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects approximately 40 units of the 2025 Volvo EX30.

• Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC
• Model Year: 2025
• NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V001000
• Volvo Recall Number: R10355

What You Should Do

Owners of the affected vehicles are advised to park their cars outside and away from structures until the recall repair is completed. Additionally, Volvo recommends that owners limit their battery charge to a maximum of 70%.

A remedy for this issue is currently under development. Once the repair is available, it will be performed free of charge. Volvo expects to mail owner notification letters on February 23, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on the NHTSA website beginning January 26, 2026.

Why This Matters

A high-voltage battery that overheats poses a significant fire hazard, which increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and damage to nearby property.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).