2026 Volvo EX30 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Volvo EX30, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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The bulk complaint records for the 2026 EX30 are being verified. Complaint counts and the component chart are withheld while the download contains fewer records than a valid live count, or the download is unavailable. You can search the complaints directly at NHTSA.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
2026 EX30 Recall Records
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SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT · 26V671000
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.
Remedy: 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 Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car’s 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 · 26V136000
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.
2026 EX30 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37946.1.1 | Oct 13, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | This is a TJ - Text only no attachments If the rear PAS detects the unfolded towing bar as an obstacle while reversing or during parking maneuvers, follow the advice under "Serv… | 11039033 |
| 37955.1.1 | Oct 13, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | This is a TJ text only no attachments - If ACC/PA becomes intermittently unavailable after software version 2.1.2, This is a software bug affecting vehicles running software ver… | 11039032 |
| 36961.3.0 | Oct 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is a Technical Journal text only no attachments : Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. The 12V battery test in VIDA has been improved. The improved test lets you check batter… | 11039025 |
| 37436.4.0 | Sep 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Fails to Charge on All AC and DC Chargers. Start fault tracing by checking the following: 1.The condition of the EVI for damage and/or forei… | 11037960 |
| 37435.2.0 | Sep 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Fails To Charge On Certain DC Chargers. Check if the vehicle's software is the latest version. If not the latest version, please perform a T… | 11037959 |
| 37436.4.0 | Sep 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Fails to Charge on All AC and DC Chargers. Start fault tracing by checking the following: 1.The condition of the EVI for damage and/or forei… | 11037954 |
| 37893.2.0 | Jul 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur… | 11036252 |
| 37231.1.1 | Jul 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text only no attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur a… | 11036251 |
| 37294.3.0 | Jul 11, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | This is a Technical Journal: Mirror Folding Replacements. We have seen unnecessary replacements of the complete mirror. Before replacing any parts, follow the instuctions in thi… | 11036239 |
| 36496.10.0 | May 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers. | 11033734 |
| 34521.11.1 | May 7, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 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 | 11033732 |
| 37771.2.0 | Apr 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text Only - No attachments - If the vehicle cannot engage any gear or displays a "Power Reduced" message in the DIM, and both BECM-P2C871A and VCU1-P128300 DTCs a… | 11032677 |
| 37809.1.1 | Apr 7, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. This TJ will be regularily updated… | 11032671 |
| 34521.10.0 | Mar 21, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 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 | 11031109 |
| 37771.1.0 | Mar 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ - Text Only - No attachments - If the vehicle cannot engage any gear or displays a "Power Reduced" message in the DIM, and both BECM-P2C871A and VCU1-P128300 DTCs a… | 11031106 |
| 28874 | Jan 8, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ If detected during Pre-delivery inspection or if customer complaints of chipped/cracked/distorted screen/glass within 6 months in service we request more informatio… | 11028385 |
| 34521 | Dec 20, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 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 | 11027189 |
| 37436 | Dec 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Fails to Charge on All AC and DC Chargers. Start fault tracing by checking the following: 1.The condition of the EVI for damage and/or… | 11027180 |
| 28874 | Dec 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a TJ If detected during Pre-delivery inspection or if customer complaints of chipped/cracked/distorted screen/glass within 6 months in service we request more informatio… | 11027176 |
| 19245 | Dec 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification. | 11027173 |
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