The United States has now formally confirmed a safety recall for the 2025 Volvo EX30, marking the first time the issue has been acknowledged at a federal level. The recall, filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under campaign number 26V001, centres on a defect that can cause the EX30’s high‑voltage battery to short‑circuit and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Only 40 vehicles are included in this initial U.S. recall, but the language used by NHTSA is clear and unusually direct. Owners are being told to park outside, keep the car away from buildings, and limit charging to 70% until a permanent fix is ready. Volvo has admitted that the remedy is still “under development,” with repair details expected later. Owner notification letters are scheduled for late February.

The figure of 40 vehicles in the U.S. filing immediately stands out, especially when compared with the 10,000‑plus EX30s affected in the UK. On paper, it looks disproportionately small. In reality, it’s far more likely that this is simply the first wave

This follows weeks of uncertainty for EX30 drivers around the world, many of whom were already dealing with sudden charging restrictions and vague guidance from dealers. As we reported in our earlier coverage of the EX30 fire inside a Brazilian dealership workshop, concerns about the model’s battery behaviour have been growing steadily — and this U.S. recall adds another hard data point to a pattern that’s becoming difficult to ignore.

NHTSA’s letter also makes it clear that Volvo must now provide additional documentation, including a full remedy plan and a reimbursement policy for any owners who may have already paid for related repairs. Until those details are submitted, the recall remains open and incomplete.

For owners, the immediate advice is simple but serious: park outside, charge to no more than 70%, and wait for further instructions.

Volvo’s internal recall reference is R10355, and affected VINs will appear on NHTSA’s public database from January 26, 2026.

We’re still waiting for Volvo to comment on how this U.S. recall ties into the wider battery concerns affecting EX30 owners globally. As soon as there’s a clear explanation — or a confirmed fix — we’ll update you.

Links

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recall document 26V001 

As our own EX30 is based in the UK, we can’t access the recall details on the U.S. Volvo site. If your car is affected and you’re able to view the information on Volvo’s recall page, any insight you can share would be genuinely helpful. Hearing directly from owners is often the quickest way to understand what’s really going on, so feel free to report back with anything you find.

https://www.volvocars.com/us/l/recall/

Let’s hear from you

If you’ve received any communication from your dealer, or if you’ve been given guidance that differs from the official recall notice, feel free to share it in the comments. Owner experiences have been crucial in piecing together the real‑world picture so far.

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