Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2025 Volvo EX30, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system5
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Unknown or other2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Lane departure1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Engine1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2025 Volvo EX30 failed the safety check 0.17% of the time — 48% less often than the average 2025 passenger car (0.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 163 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
5,323 first registered in 2025 are on Dutch roads; 1% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €41,209.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
10,009 cars built in 2025 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 160 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
602 of these cars first registered in 2025 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 8,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
110 2025 cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports, 99% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2025 Volvo EX30.
| 2026111 11 Mar 2026 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, electrical connections for the audio module could become damaged. As a result, the seat belt reminder chime may not work when your… |
| 2026078 20 Feb 2026 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the high-voltage battery cells could short circuit. Note:… |
| 2026001 2 Jan 2026 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the high-voltage battery cells could short circuit. Note:… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The head restraint cushion may detach during a crash.
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."
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2025 Volvo EX30: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011741 | This is a Technical Journal: Door Stop noise. Tighten the screw according to the picture |
| 11011735 | This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp |
| 11009824 | This is a Technical Journal: Remote Key SW Update Procedure, the SW in the key FOBs needs to be updated |
| 11009818 | This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs. |
| 11009811 | This is a Technical Journal: Software Upgrade / Download Guide. If one control unit is upgraded and not all, it may result in various problems. |
| 11009809 | This is a Technical Journal: Key Fob Programming Failing. 1) Remove all the Keys and NFC cards. Ensure that you have all the Keys and NFC cards from the customer. 2) Pair the key fobs (maximum of 2 fobs) as per the instructions for software download script. 3) Then pair the NFC key cards as per the instructions in software download script. |
| 11009808 | This is a Technical Journal: Slow AC Charging (6 Amps). A workaround to avoid slow charging is to turn on the DHU setting "Charging ? Limit Charging Current" and set it to the maximum after each initialization of every charging cycle |
| 11009807 | This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification. |
| 11009802 | This is a Technical Journal: Not possible to erase DTC U114C51. This is a ghost DTC and can be ignored. It will cause no issue with the operation of the vehicle, and it will not hinder the vehicle from receiving an OTA |
| 11009507 | This is a Technical Jounral: OTA - FAQ for technicians |
| 11009506 | This is Technical Journal: Complimentary Upgrade; OTA Updates not Available. Total upgrade. |
| 11009504 | This is a Technical Journal: Key Fob Programming Failing. 1) Remove all the Keys and NFC cards. Ensure that you have all the Keys and NFC cards from the customer. 2) Pair the key fobs (maximum of 2 fobs) as per the instructions for software download script. 3) Then pair the NFC key cards as per the instructions in software download script. |
| 11009503 | This is a Technical Journal: EX30 - Clock shows wrong time.Perform a DHU restart by |
| 11009499 | This is a Technical Journal: Over The Air Software Update (OTA) |
| 11009497 | This is a Technical Journal: DHU profile locked and forgotten pin code. download SP (Software Product) 80027696. This will clear the user profile and it will need to be setup again. |
| 11009495 | This is a Technical Journal: DHU in recovery mode, recovery method. Order and download SP: 80027696. |
| 11007934 | This is a Technical Journal: Slow AC Charging (6 Amps). A workaround to avoid slow charging is to turn on the DHU setting "Charging ? Limit Charging Current" and set it to the maximum after each initialization of every charging cycle |
| 11007925 | Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| 11006576 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006562 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 11006557 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)