Volvo Recalls 2025-2026 EX30 and EX30CC Models Over Seat Belt Warning Failure

What Happened

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) has issued a recall for certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The seat belt warning system in these vehicles may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. This defect results in the vehicles failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”

Which Products Are Affected

A total of 4,752 units are potentially affected by this recall. The specific models include:

• 2025-2026 Volvo EX30
• 2026 Volvo EX30CC

What You Should Do

Volvo will provide a remedy free of charge. Dealers will replace the terminals at the audio module connector to ensure the warning system functions correctly. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 3, 2026.

Consumers with questions may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo’s internal number for this recall is R10365. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on the NHTSA website on March 13, 2026.

Why This Matters

An audible warning chime is a critical safety feature designed to alert occupants when a seat belt is not fastened. If the chime fails to activate, occupants may remain unbelted, significantly increasing the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Source

Recall information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Campaign Number 26V136000.