The 2026 Volvo EX30 has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints2filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint
NHTSA recall 26V671000 · Oct 9, 2026 · 9,930 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will apply an adhesive to reinforce the head cushion attachment, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Carâs number for this recall is R10396. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices
NHTSA recall 26V136000 · Mar 11, 2026 · 1,584 vehicles
Problem: 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."
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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 Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Carâs number for this recall is R10365. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2026 VOLVO EX30 SUV BEV AWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
2026 VOLVO EX30 SUV BEV RWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Range & efficiency
EX30 Single motor extended range EV
261mi range
Efficiency
29.2 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb
127 / 104 / 116
Charge time (240 V)
8 h
Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $650/year to charge
EX30 Twin Performance EV
253mi range
Efficiency
31.1 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb
116 / 100 / 109
Charge time (240 V)
8 h
Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $700/year to charge
EX30 Cross Country (19 Inch Wheels) EV
227mi range
Efficiency
34.1 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb
106 / 92 / 99
Charge time (240 V)
8 h
Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $750/year to charge
EX30 Cross Country (18 Inch Wheels) EV
203mi range
Efficiency
37.8 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb
95 / 83 / 89
Charge time (240 V)
8 h
Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $850/year to charge
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Oct 19, 2026Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking I am reporting an unexpected automatic emergency-braking event involving my 2026 Volvo EX30. On XXX, I was driving uphill on [XXX] near [XXX]. The street was narrow because of parked cars on both sides, and a black SUV was approaching downhill in the opposite direction. I deliberately slowed down and was proceeding cautiously as the two vehicles passed each other. The EX30 suddenly applied the brakes very hard on its own and gave a loud collision/braking warning. The braking lasted only a moment, but the entire car jerked abruptly. There did not appear to be an imminent collision, and I was already slowing and driving cautiously. I am concerned that an unexpected hard-braking intervention…
Jun 13, 2026 · 3,000 milesForward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control The contact owns a 2026 Volvo EX30. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the adaptive cruise control independently activated, and the vehicle independently accelerated. The failure was a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was informed that the failure was an operator error. The contact was informed that by accidentally pressing the shifter two times, the adaptive cruise control feature was activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the shifter was not pressed during the…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.