Reliable Auto DB

2025 Volvo EX30 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volvo EX30 over 2 years — 5 per year. It is too early to rank against other EX30 years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Warning light and Traction battery.

2025 Volvo EX30
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Complaints

9

Per year

5

Recalls

3

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 9), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Fuel and propulsion system (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2026

The 2026 EX30 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2025 Volvo EX30. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall seat belts, front, warning light 2026-03-11 · NHTSA campaign 26V136000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2026-02-20 · NHTSA campaign 26V103000
Summary Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
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, 2026. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V001.
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2026-01-02 · NHTSA campaign 26V001000
Summary Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
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 will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026. This recall was replaced by recall number 26V103.

Complaints by component (9 total)

Electrical system
5
Forward collision avoidance
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Engine
1
Lane departure
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

2202572026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On July 28, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., I was stopped in my 2025 Volvo EX30 at the intersection of Laurel Avenue and Mount Pleasant Avenue in Livingston, New Jersey. When the light turned green, I applied the…"
    Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-25
  • "I was checking EV charging locations on my Pixel 10a while the EX30 was driving in Pilot Assist mode. I was hand-free. The car was chirping at me to do something, I have XXX while cars zoomed past at 80 mph or more…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-10
  • "This car is subject to NHTSA Recall Number 26V103, manufacturer's recall number R10362. I learned about the recall on February 23 via a Reuters article, but received nothing from Volvo. In follow-up with Volvo I was…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-06-13
  • "A battery recall was placed on the vehicle on February 18, 2026. However, the battery fire risk existed before this date. According to Volvo's instructions, I can only charge to 70 percent. We are also instructed to…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-05-25
  • "I am filing this complaint regarding NHTSA Recall 26V103 (Manufacturer Recall R10362) for my 2025 Volvo EX30, VIN [XXX] . The recall was issued February 18, 2026 for a fire, overheating, and smoke safety risk due to…"
    Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-05-01

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
EX30 Single Motor extended range (18 Inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 124 103 114 MPG / 257 mi range $650
EX30 Single Motor extended range (19/20 Inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 127 104 116 MPG / 261 mi range $650
EX30 Twin Performance (19 Inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 116 100 109 MPG / 253 mi range $700
EX30 Twin Performance (20 Inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 118 99 109 MPG / 250 mi range $700

Specs and fitment

First generation (SEA2), 2025–2026
Body styles SUV
Tire size 245/45R19
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 26V-103 covers certain 2025 EX30 vehicles whose high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to limit charge to a maximum of 70% until the repair is complete; dealers inspect and replace battery modules as necessary. The campaign lists 161 vehicles and replaces and expands prior recall 26V-001 (40 vehicles), which also advised parking outside and away from structures. Recall 26V-136 covers certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles whose seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended (FMVSS 208); dealers replace terminals at the audio module connector. That campaign lists 1,584 vehicles across those nameplates.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Volvo EX30 reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volvo EX30 over 2 years — 5 per year. It is too early to rank against other EX30 years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Warning light and Traction battery.

What are common problems with a 2025 Volvo EX30?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (5 of 9), then Forward collision avoidance (3) and Fuel and propulsion system (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2025 Volvo EX30 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2026 EX30 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Volvo EX30 been recalled?

The 2025 Volvo EX30 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Volvo EX30?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2025 Volvo EX30 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Volvo EX30 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Volvo EX30 is 112 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Is the Volvo EX30 still sold in the United States?

Wikipedia reports US model years 2025-2026 only, with sales continuing in Canada and Mexico; confirm current availability with Volvo Car USA.

What tire sizes fit a US Volvo EX30?

Published US specs commonly list front 245/45R19 and rear 245/45R19; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Volvo EX30?

Recall 26V-103 covers certain 2025 EX30 vehicles whose high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to limit charge to a maximum of 70% until the repair is complete; dealers inspect and replace battery modules as necessary. The campaign lists 161 vehicles and replaces and expands prior recall 26V-001 (40 vehicles), which also advised parking outside and away from structures. Recall 26V-136 covers certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles whose seat belt warning system may not activate the audible…