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2025 Volvo EX30 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 14 complaints on file for the 2025 Volvo EX30 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

14

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other EX30 years?

EX30 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted14 complaints2025: 14 complaints2026: 0 complaints
EX30 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Volvo EX30 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System429%
Driver Assistance429%
Other214%
Steering17%
Fuel System17%
Engine17%
Speed Control17%

Does the 2025 Volvo EX30 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V136000Seat BeltsMarch 11, 2026 · 1,584 units

Defect

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the terminals at the audio module connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car’s number for this recall is R10365. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

26V103000Electrical SystemFebruary 20, 2026 · 161 units

Defect

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

Consequence

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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 16, 2026. ADDITIONAL LETTERS ARE NO LONGER NEEDED. VEHICLES NO LONGER REQUIRE REPAIR, INSPECTION, OR BATTER CELL REPLACEMENT. NO REMEDY NECESSARY. 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.

26V001000Electrical SystemJanuary 2, 2026 · 40 units

Defect

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 23, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 1, 2025

“Three separate safety incidents occurred within the last 3 months. INCIDENT 1: On at least two occasions while turning, the steering felt aggressive and notchy, resisting or jerking unexpectedly during the turn. INCIDENT 2: While driving on the Florida Turnpike at approximately 80 mph southbound…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · April 11, 2026

“On February 26, 2025 at about 3 - 3:30 p.m. I was turning into a parking space in a parking lot. I stopped my car just outside of the parking space and was turning left into the space. I lightly pressed the accelerator, as I have done hundreds of thousands of times since I started driving 57 years…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 26, 2025 · crash

“Three separate safety incidents occurred within the last 3 months. INCIDENT 1: On at least two occasions while turning, the steering felt aggressive and notchy, resisting or jerking unexpectedly during the turn. INCIDENT 2: While driving on the Florida Turnpike at approximately 80 mph southbound…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · April 11, 2026

“Three separate safety incidents occurred within the last 3 months. INCIDENT 1: On at least two occasions while turning, the steering felt aggressive and notchy, resisting or jerking unexpectedly during the turn. INCIDENT 2: While driving on the Florida Turnpike at approximately 80 mph southbound…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · April 11, 2026

2025 Volvo EX30 — common questions

Is the 2025 Volvo EX30 reliable?

The record is thin — 14 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 EX30 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), driver assistance (4 complaints), other (2 complaints).

Does the 2025 Volvo EX30 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Volvo EX30. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.