The problem
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-136 (26V136000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R10365 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices |
| Report date | March 11, 2026 |
| Owners notified | April 3, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,584 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-136 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,584 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.