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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V136📅 Mar 11, 2026

2025–2026 Volvo EX30 & 2026 Volvo EX30CC recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V136000
Manufacturer recall #
R10365
Manufacturer
Volvo Car USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,584
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Owner phone
1-800-458-1552
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 3, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V136 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V136?

2025–2026 Volvo EX30 & 2026 Volvo EX30CC. 1,584 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-458-1552.