Fitment notes: AGM battery required for start-stop system; electric vehicle uses 12V auxiliary battery for accessories
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Every control module on the 2024-2026 Volvo EX30 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
Battery Energy Control Module (BECM)4.5 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.0 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under rear cargo floor, integrated with high-voltage battery pack
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⚠️ High-voltage system; requires HV safety certification and isolation procedures. Controls all battery management, thermal regulation, and charge/discharge functions. Replacement requires battery pack partial disassembly.
Electric Drive Control Module (EDCM)3.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear motor compartment, mounted to electric drive unit
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⚠️ Controls electric motor inverter and power delivery. High-voltage component requiring isolation. Single or dual motor variants exist; dual-motor models have second module at front axle.
⚠️ Core body control and power distribution module. Handles lighting, wipers, power windows, central locking. Replacement requires complete vehicle configuration download and key programming.
📍 Behind center console, below infotainment screen
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⚠️ Primary security gateway for all vehicle networks. Replacement requires extensive VIN coding and network configuration. Controls access to CAN, FlexRay, and Ethernet networks.
Power Steering Control Module (PSCM)1.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.6 hr▸ programming details
📍 Steering column, below dashboard
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⚠️ Electric power steering controller. Requires steering angle sensor calibration and system initialization.
⚠️ Controls power tailgate operation and kick sensor (if equipped). Requires position relearn after replacement.
Front Radar Control Module (FRCM)1.2 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +1.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Behind front bumper, center lower grille
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⚠️ Supports adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, and pilot assist. Requires static and dynamic ADAS calibration after replacement or bumper removal.
⚠️ Qi wireless phone charging. Basic relearn possible with aftermarket tools.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
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."
Consequence: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Consequence: A high voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 16, 2026. ADDITIONAL LETTERS ARE NO LONGER NEEDED. VEHICLES NO LONGER REQUIRE REPAIR, INSPECTION, OR BATTERY CELL REPLACEMENT. NO REMEDY NECESSARY. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 23, 2026. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V001.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
Consequence: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 70% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed. ADDITIONAL LETTERS ARE NO LONGER NEEDED. VEHICLES NO LONGER REQUIRE REPAIR, INSPECTION, OR BATTERY CELL REPLACEMENT. NO REMEDY NECESSARY; ALL OWNER LETTERS WERE DENT UNDER RECALL 26V103. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10355. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor AWD and can vary by trim.
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