2025 Volvo EX30 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V103)
Volvo Car USA, LLC · 161 vehicles · Reported February 20, 2026
Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling 161 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. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V103 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V103000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | R10362 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 20, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2025 Volvo EX30 |
| Units affected | 161 |
| Build dates | April 8, 2024 to April 3, 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 26V103?
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 26V103?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the traction battery.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V103?
Recall 26V103 covers 161 vehicles: 2025 Volvo EX30.
NHTSA lists 161 vehicles in this campaign, built April 8, 2024 to April 3, 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 limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is complete.
Owners are advised to 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. Owner letters were mailed August 20, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 23, 2026. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V001.
Manufacturer recall number: R10362.
When was recall 26V103 announced?
Volvo Car USA, LLC reported recall 26V103 to NHTSA on February 20, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Volvo Car USA, LLC's filing). |
| April 3, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| February 20, 2026 | Volvo Car USA, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V103000. |
| August 20, 2026 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 7 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 360 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 26V103?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V103 is open on your EX30, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V103000 is open on your EX30, it will be listed there, along with Volvo recall number R10362. 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 26V103?
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 26V103000 applies to your EX30.
- Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any traction battery symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to 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.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the ev and hybrid battery have been filed since recall 26V103 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.
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
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
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 26V103 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)).
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same traction battery again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2025 Volvo EX30 has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 26V001000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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 26V103
Is the 26V103000 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 26V103000?
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.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
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 26V103000 (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.