NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Volvo Ex30 Safety Record
The 2025 Volvo Ex30 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Volvo EX30 launches with a heavy recall and complaint burden, a significant flag for consumers even without federal crash-test data. Three recalls are on file for this model year. Of particular concern is a park-outside campaign, advising owners not to park the vehicle near structures due to a high-voltage battery overheating risk. This specific recall, alongside the model's overall complaint record, warrants serious attention from any prospective buyer. The absence of NHTSA crash-test ratings and an official Safety Index score means an incomplete safety profile, but the existing recall information provides a clear area of concern.
The 2025 Volvo EX30 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries three federal recalls including one park-outside campaign, and falls in the Heavy recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 3 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Volvo Ex30?
The 2025 Volvo EX30 launches with a notable safety concern: a park-outside battery recall. This federal guidance, advising owners to keep the vehicle outdoors due to fire risk, indicates regulators perceived a credible threat of an indoor thermal event prior to a remedy. This is compounded by a second battery recall addressing the same short-circuit and overheat issues. A third recall campaign concerns the seat-belt warning system. These recalls contribute to the EX30's classification in the Heavy recall-and-complaint burden band. Three recall campaigns and seven owner complaints have been filed for this model in approximately its first year on the market. The complaints, though few in number, include a reported crash and several reports of electrical issues and forward-collision avoidance system malfunctions, which align with the themes of the recalls. No prior model years of the EX30 have been tested by NHTSA, preventing direct comparative crash-test analysis.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Volvo Ex30 have any recalls?
The 2025 Volvo EX30 has three recalls on record. Two address the high-voltage traction battery, which may experience a short circuit and overheat. One of those two is a park-outside campaign, meaning owners were directed not to store the vehicle indoors until the remedy was applied. A third recall covers the seat-belt warning system, which may fail to activate properly on certain 2025-2026 EX30 vehicles.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES26V136000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2026-03-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY26V103000
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,
Reported 2026-02-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY26V001000
Risk: 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. 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 wi
Reported 2026-01-02
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Volvo Ex30?
Seven owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 EX30, including one that involved a crash. These are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System, cited in four reports, and Forward Collision Avoidance, cited in two. Additional allegations touch Steering, Engine, and the Fuel and Propulsion System.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Volvo Ex30?
The 2025 Volvo EX30 is subject to a significant park-outside battery recall. Any current owner or prospective buyer should verify its remedy status using the vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov. This recall remains with the vehicle, regardless of ownership changes.
- The 2025 EX30 has no NHTSA crash-test stars for any category; shoppers cannot compare it on that basis to vehicles that have been tested.
- One of the three 2025 EX30 recalls was a park-outside campaign, directing owners not to store the vehicle indoors due to a high-voltage battery short-circuit and overheating risk.
- A second separate recall also addresses high-voltage battery overheating on 2025 EX30 vehicles, meaning two distinct federal campaigns target the same battery system.
- Seven unverified owner complaints are on file, with four alleging Electrical System problems and two alleging Forward Collision Avoidance issues, the most recent filed in mid-2026, suggesting the complaint record for this model year is still actively growing.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Volvo Ex30 places
The 2025 Volvo Ex30 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Volvo Ex30 safety questions
Was the 2025 Volvo Ex30 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo Ex30 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Volvo Ex30, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Volvo Ex30?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Volvo Ex30. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Ex30 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.