New Car Recalls This Week: December 29 to January 4, 2026
1 recalls · 40 vehicles
Manufacturers reported 1 recall on 2021 and newer cars, SUVs and pickups to NHTSA between December 29, 2025 and January 4, 2026, covering 40 vehicles. 1 carried a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The most serious: 2025 Volvo EX30 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V001).
Which cars were recalled the week of December 29, 2025?
- 2025 Volvo EX30 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V001) Park outsideRepeat recall
January 2, 2026 · 40 vehiclesVehicles: 2025 Volvo EX30
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Which makes and parts had the most recalls this week?
| Make | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Volvo | 1 |
| Recall area | Recalls |
|---|---|
| EV and Hybrid Battery | 1 |
How does this week compare?
Recalls on 2021 and newer passenger vehicles reported to NHTSA, this week and the four weeks before it, with the 2025 weekly average so far.
| Week of | Recalls | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 (this week) | 1 | 40 |
| December 22, 2025 | 3 | 417,807 |
| December 15, 2025 | 18 | 861,533 |
| December 8, 2025 | 13 | 360,524 |
| December 1, 2025 | 10 | 186,214 |
| 2025 weekly average | 7.4 | 434,557 |
This week had 1 recall, 6.4 fewer than the 2025 weekly average of 7.4.
Are owners saying these recalls fixed the problem?
For each recall this week, the number of NHTSA owner complaints about the same part on the same vehicles filed since the recall date, and how many describe the problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. Complaints are unverified owner reports; automated text matching can miss or misread some.
| Recall | Complaints since recall | Repeat-problem reports |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo EX30 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V001) | 5 | 0 (0%) |
What should I do if my car is on this list?
- Confirm with your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Schedule the free recall repair at an authorized dealer and ask whether parts are available.
- Keep the repair order from every visit.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, talk to a lemon law attorney.
Can a recall or defect investigation make my car a lemon in California?
Not by itself. What matters is whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps your vehicle at the dealer, and a federal investigation or recall is strong evidence that the problem is real.
Under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, a manufacturer that cannot fix a warranty defect that substantially impairs a vehicle’s use, value or safety within a reasonable number of attempts may have to repurchase or replace it (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)). Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, the law presumes a reasonable number of attempts after two repairs of a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four repairs of the same defect, or more than 30 days out of service (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)).
An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Frequently asked questions
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA investigation, recall and complaint data, accessed October 7, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.22
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
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