NHTSA campaign 26V671 covers 2025 and 2026 Volvo EX30 vehicles and 2026 EX30CC vehicles where the front head restraint cushion may detach.
Volvo has recalled 2025 and 2026 EX30 cars and 2026 EX30CC cars sold in the United States, NHTSA said. In those vehicles the front seat cushion attached to the head restraint may detach during a crash, which can raise the risk of injury. Dealers will reinforce the attachment free of charge, and owner letters are expected on November 30, 2026.
Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 Volvo EX30 vehicles and 2026 EX30CC vehicles in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has logged the recall as campaign 26V671, with a potential 9930 units affected.
The recall covers the front seat head restraint assembly. NHTSA said the head restraint cushion may detach during a crash, and that a detached cushion can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will apply an adhesive to reinforce the head cushion attachment. The work is free of charge to owners. Volvo Car's recall number for this campaign is R10396, and owners can contact Volvo Car's customer service on 1-800-458-1552.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 30, 2026. The vehicle identification numbers involved in the recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
What we know so far
- Affected vehicles are the 2025 Volvo EX30, the 2026 Volvo EX30 and the 2026 Volvo EX30CC.
- The potential number of units affected is 9930.
- The fix is an adhesive reinforcement applied by dealers at no cost.
- NHTSA's record shows no park-outside advisory, no do-not-drive advisory and no over-the-air remedy.
