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NHTSA Recall 26V103000: Traction battery (electrical system)

Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 161 vehicles. It affects 2025 Volvo EX30.

161
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (May 19)
NHTSA campaign26V103000
Manufacturer campaignR10362
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY
Report receivedFebruary 20, 2026
Owner notificationMay 19, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.

Safety risk

A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 Car’s 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V103000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo EX302025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.