2025 Volvo EX30 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V001)
Volvo Car USA, LLC · 40 vehicles · Reported January 2, 2026
Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling 40 2025 Volvo EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat. A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. Park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Recall 26V001 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V001000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | R10355 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 2, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2025 Volvo EX30 |
| Units affected | 40 |
| Build dates | September 6, 2024 to October 25, 2025 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Volvo EX30 in recall 26V001?
The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 EX30 with recall 26V001?
Park it outside. NHTSA lists a fire risk for recall 26V001, so keep the vehicle away from buildings until it is repaired.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V001?
Recall 26V001 covers 40 vehicles: 2025 Volvo EX30.
NHTSA lists 40 vehicles in this campaign, built September 6, 2024 to October 25, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Volvo | EX30 |
What is the fix for the EX30 high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. 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.
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 Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026. This recall was replaced by recall number 26V103.
When was recall 26V001 announced?
Volvo Car USA, LLC reported recall 26V001 to NHTSA on January 2, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Volvo Car USA, LLC's filing). |
| October 25, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| January 2, 2026 | Volvo Car USA, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V001000. |
This recall was filed 9 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 414 days. If your EX30 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my EX30 is part of recall 26V001?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V001 is open on your EX30, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V001000 is open on your EX30, it will be listed there, along with Volvo recall number R10355. You can also ask any Volvo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should EX30 owners do about recall 26V001?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V001000 applies to your EX30.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Volvo dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the traction battery happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are EX30 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 5 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 26V001 was reported on January 2, 2026, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after January 2, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 9 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 5 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Volvo EX30: 9 complaints in total, 5 about the ev and hybrid battery
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
When the car is in drive and I am driving the screen shows a message that the car cannot do a function because the car is in reverse. See photos.
2025 Volvo EX30 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11715539, filed February 4, 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.
2025 Volvo EX30 owner, AR, NHTSA complaint 11735099, filed May 1, 2026
A battery recall was placed on the vehicle on February 18, 2026. However, the battery fire risk existed before this date. According to Volvo's instructions, I can only charge to 70 percent. We are also instructed to only charge when the vehicle can be monitored.
2025 Volvo EX30 owner, IN, NHTSA complaint 11739857, filed May 25, 2026
Can recall 26V001 make my EX30 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this traction battery recall means their EX30 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2025 Volvo EX30 waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 26V103000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the EX30 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case 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.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
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.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V001
Did the recall 26V001 fix work?
Since recall 26V001 was reported on January 2, 2026, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 26V001000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my EX30 is part of recall 26V001000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
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 recall record 26V001000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volvo. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.