no report yet
Front assembly: head restraint
NewRisk. A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
2026 Volvo EX30Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2026 Volvo EX30, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Volvo EX30 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Forward collision avoidance
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 Volvo EX30 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Front: warning light/devices
NewRisk. An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other EX30 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the EX30 median. How we score
'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Volvo EX30 safety ratings
2026 VOLVO EX30 SUV BEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What EX30 owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
Own a 2026 EX30?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.