Recall 26V103 covers 189 2025 Volvo EX30 SUVs for a high-voltage battery short circuit. Limit charge to 70%. Free repair once Volvo opens it.
Volvo is recalling 189 2025 EX30 vehicles under recall 26V103 because the high voltage battery can short circuit and overheat. The defect increases the risk of fire, and the dealer repair will be free once Volvo opens the final remedy.
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What's wrong?
The high voltage battery in the 2025 Volvo EX30 stores the energy that powers the electric drive system. Its battery cells are grouped into cell modules, and those cells are designed to hold and release power without excess heat while the vehicle is driven or charged.
On affected EX30 vehicles, a manufacturing process deviation left some cells vulnerable to lithium plating growth inside the cell. That growth can create an internal short circuit, which lets current flow where it should not and can make the high voltage battery overheat. Volvo says the condition creates a risk of smoke from the battery pack and fire within the battery.
Owners have warning signs to watch for before failure. The vehicle can show a DIM, or driver information display, message, and the Volvo app can show an "HV-Battery overheating" message. Smoke from the battery pack or signs of overheating are also warning signs.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Volvo EX30 | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 189 |
| 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 overheating high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. Until the final remedy opens, follow Volvo's interim instruction to limit charging to 70%. If you see smoke from the battery pack or an HV-Battery overheating message, stop using the vehicle and call a Volvo dealer. 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.
- Wait for Volvo's final remedy letter before scheduling the dealer repair.
- Limit charging to 70% until the recall repair is complete.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer after the final remedy opens to schedule the free high-voltage-battery inspection and module replacement that addresses the short-circuit and overheating risk.
- Call Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 with questions and reference recall number 26V103 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Until the final dealer repair is available, Volvo says owners should limit charging to a maximum of 70%. Once Volvo opens the final remedy, a Volvo technician will inspect the high voltage battery modules and replace any modules that need replacement, free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you previously paid for this repair before receiving the owner letter, contact Volvo Customer Care Center at 1-800-458-1552 to ask about reimbursement for the repair cost. Have your repair paperwork ready.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 20, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 20, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 23, 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 26V103?
Recall 26V103 covers 189 2025 Volvo EX30 vehicles with a high-voltage battery defect. The battery can short circuit and overheat, increasing fire risk. Volvo instructs owners to 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 26V103. If it is, limit charging to 70% and contact a franchised Volvo dealer for current recall instructions. The final dealer repair will be free once Volvo opens it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Volvo dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery and replace battery modules when required, free of charge, once the final remedy is available.
Is it safe to drive my 2025 Volvo EX30?
Volvo's recall does not include a do-not-drive instruction. The safety concern is the high-voltage battery short circuit and overheating risk. Until the recall repair is complete, follow Volvo's charging limit of 70% and ask the dealer for current guidance on your VIN.
When will Volvo notify owners about recall 26V103?
Volvo mailed interim owner letters on March 16, 2026. Those letters notified owners about the safety risk. Volvo will send additional owner letters once the final remedy is available.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V103000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V103 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V103000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →