Recall 26V001 affects 40 2025 Volvo EX30 SUVs for a battery short circuit. Park outside, limit charge to 70%. Free repair once Volvo opens it.
An overheated high-voltage battery increases the risk of fire. If a battery overheating message appears in the Driver Information Module, park outside and away from structures, limit charging to 70%, and contact a Volvo dealer for guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once Volvo opens it.
Volvo is recalling 40 2025 EX30 SUVs because the high-voltage battery can short circuit, overheat, and raise the risk of a fire. Owners should park outside and away from structures until Volvo opens the final dealer repair, which will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
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What's wrong?
The high-voltage battery in a 2025 Volvo EX30 stores the electrical energy that runs the propulsion system. It is made of battery cells managed as one pack, and it has to hold charge, deliver power, and control heat while the vehicle is driven and charged. The pack depends on each cell staying electrically separated inside.
On affected EX30 vehicles, a manufacturing process deviation in certain battery cells can allow lithium plating growth inside the cell. That growth can create an internal short circuit, which means electricity takes a path inside the cell that it was not designed to take. When that happens, the high-voltage battery can overheat instead of staying within its controlled temperature range.
The warning sign Volvo identifies is a battery overheating message in the Driver Information Module, the driver display in the vehicle. If that message appears, treat it as the vehicle telling you the battery is not staying within its expected temperature limits.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Volvo EX30 | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 40 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Volvo EX30 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheated high-voltage battery increases the risk of fire. If a battery overheating message appears in the Driver Information Module, park outside and away from structures, limit charging to 70%, and contact a Volvo dealer for guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once Volvo opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Volvo EX30 is included in this recall.
- Follow Volvo's interim instructions now: park outside and away from structures, and limit charging to 70% until the recall repair is complete.
- Contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 with questions and reference recall number 26V001.
- Wait for Volvo's owner letter before scheduling the final high-voltage battery inspection and battery-module replacement.
- Keep the vehicle parked outside and away from structures until the free recall repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Until the final dealer repair is available, Volvo's interim guidance is to park outside, park away from structures, and limit charging to 70%. Once the repair opens, a Volvo technician will inspect the high-voltage battery modules and replace any modules that need replacement. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid for this repair before receiving the owner letter, Volvo directs you to contact the Volvo Customer Care Center or your Volvo retailer about reimbursement and keep your repair documentation available.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 2, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| January 2, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 26, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V001?
Recall 26V001 covers 40 2025 Volvo EX30 vehicles with a high-voltage battery short-circuit risk. The battery can overheat and increase the risk of a fire. Volvo advises owners to park outside, away from structures, and limit charging to 70% until the recall repair is complete.
What should I do if my 2025 Volvo EX30 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific EX30 is included in recall 26V001. If it is, park outside and away from structures, limit charging to 70%, and contact a franchised Volvo dealer about the battery inspection and module replacement once the repair opens.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be performed at no cost, and Volvo dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules as needed free of charge. Because this recall is in interim status, ask the dealer when the final repair appointment opens.
Is it safe to charge or park my 2025 Volvo EX30?
Follow Volvo's interim instructions until the repair is complete. Park outside and away from structures, and limit the high-voltage battery charge to a maximum of 70%. The concern is overheating in the high-voltage battery, which increases the risk of a fire.
When will Volvo notify owners about recall 26V001?
Volvo mailed owner notification letters on February 23, 2026. VINs became searchable for this recall on January 26, 2026. If you bought the EX30 used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 26V001 when you call a Volvo dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V001000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V001 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V001000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 18, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →