Volvo recalls 2025–2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC over head restraint cushion that may detach in a crash
The cushion on the front head restraints may come loose during a crash, which can raise the risk of injury to the people in the seats.
What to do
Dealers will apply adhesive to reinforce the head cushion for free, and letters to owners are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may call Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 and cite recall number R10396.
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Recall details
- Product
- Volvo Ex30, Ex30cc 2025–2026
- Company
- Volvo Car USA, LLC
- Hazard
- A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Units
- 9,930 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V671000
- Manufacturer campaign number: R10396
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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