Volvo EX30 and EX30CC Recall for Seat Belt Warning System Issue
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Volvo Car USA is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles due to a seat belt warning system that may not activate the audible chime, failing to meet federal safety standards.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Volvo Car USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles because the seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as required, resulting in a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 4,752 units of 2025 and 2026 model year Volvo EX30 vehicles and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V136000. Specific models affected include: 2025 Volvo EX30, 2026 Volvo EX30, and 2026 Volvo EX30CC.
What You Should Do
Owners should contact their dealers to have the terminals at the audio module connector replaced free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 26, 2026. For more information, owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo’s recall number for this issue is R10365, and vehicle identification numbers involved are searchable on the NHTSA website as of March 13, 2026.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a safety concern that could increase the risk of injury during a crash if occupants are not properly alerted to fasten their seat belts, highlighting the importance of compliance with federal safety standards.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, search for NHTSA Campaign Number 26V136000 on the NHTSA website.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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