Volvo EX30 EV: Fix imminent for fire risk recall

Replacement parts for a major Volvo EX30 recall are due to arrive in Australia next month, the brand has confirmed.

“Parts to cover the recall [are] estimated to arrive mid-May,” said a Volvo Car Australia spokesperson in a statement.

These parts are replacement battery modules for the small electric SUV.

“Each affected owner will be personally notified by Volvo Car Australia of the steps to be taken when parts arrive.”

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The EX30 has been the subject of recalls across various global markets for an issue with its battery pack, with Volvo Car Australia recalling 2815 examples in January 2026.

A superseding recall in March 2026 brought the tally of affected vehicles up to 3344. For context, Volvo Car Australia has delivered 3560 EX30s from launch to the end of February 2026.

“Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels. If this occurs, it could lead to a vehicle fire,” the company said in its recall notices.

Globally, over 40,000 EX30s have been recalled for this issue.

In the absence of a physical fix, Volvo has been advising owners to keep their EX30’s battery charge level below 70 per cent.

It has also advised owners with any further questions about the recall to contact Volvo Car Australia Customer Care on 1300 787 802.

The EX30’s batteries come from Shandong Geely Sunwoda Power Battery Co, a joint venture backed by Volvo’s parent company Geely.

Volvo is one of several brands that has had to issue a recall over the past few years in Australia for a battery issue that could spark a fire.

Others include Audi, Cupra, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Mini and Porsche.

The EX30 entered the Australian market in 2024, slotting in as the brand’s smallest SUV.

It shares its Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) underpinnings with other models from within the Geely empire, including the Smart #1 and Smart #3, and the Zeekr X.

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