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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2026 Volvo EX30 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Oct 9, 202626V671000 | Seats: front assembly head restraintA detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V671000
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| Mar 11, 202626V136000 | Seat belts: front warning light/devicesAn audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V136000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: EX30, EX30CC. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component3
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control | 1 | 33 |
| Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 1 | 33 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 33 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names EX30, EX30CC.
Latest reports
- Forward 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].”
- Forward 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.”
- Unknown or other
“On 6/27/26 at approximately 12:30pm, I was stopped at a red light for about 10-15 seconds at a major intersection. The vehicle was stopped on a slight incline.”
Other Volvo EX30 model years
- 20262 recalls3 complaints
- 20254 recalls9 complaints
Other Volvo models
- 2026 XC902 recalls8 complaints
- 2026 XC603 recalls16 complaints
- 2025 S603 recalls0 complaints
- 2016 S802 recalls6 complaints
- 2010 V703 recalls4 complaints
- 2016 XC702 recalls7 complaints
- 2011 S402 recalls5 complaints
- 2025 V603 recalls0 complaints
- 2025 XC402 recalls11 complaints
- 2013 C700 recalls11 complaints
- 2025 S904 recalls0 complaints
- 2010 V503 recalls2 complaints
2026 Volvo EX30 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Volvo EX30 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Volvo EX30. The most recent, 26V671000 (reported October 9, 2026), concerns seats. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Volvo EX30?
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Volvo EX30?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
Check a specific Volvo by VIN
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