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Volvo EX30 and EX30CC Vehicles

The head restraint cushion in certain Volvo EX30 and EX30CC vehicles may detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

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, and a detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury. The recall affects 9,930 vehicles nationwide.

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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from October 9, 2026.
  2. Dealers will apply an adhesive to reinforce the head cushion attachment, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. You 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.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Volvo affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • EX30, model years 2025 to 2026
  • EX30CC, model years 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component
Seat defect
Campaign
26V671000
Vehicles affected
9,930
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-458-1552

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 18, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)