---
title: "VOLVO EX30 recall: Head restraint cushion detachment"
description: Volvo EX30 and EX30CC vehicles may have a head restraint cushion
  that can detach in a crash; dealers will reinforce its attachment at no
  charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v671000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-17T15:26:43.303Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: VOLVO
manufacturers:
  - VOLVO
models:
  - EX30
  - EX30CC
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: VOLVO
    model: EX30
    years:
      - 2026
      - 2025
  - manufacturer: VOLVO
    model: EX30CC
    years:
      - 2026
campaigns:
  - 26V671000
campaign: 26V671000
affected: 9930
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# VOLVO EX30 recall: Head restraint cushion detachment

## Summary

Volvo EX30 and EX30CC vehicles may have a head restraint cushion that can detach in a crash; dealers will reinforce its attachment at no charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: VOLVO
- Vehicle: EX30
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V671000
- Potentially affected: 9,930

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Owners of affected Volvo EX30 and EX30CC vehicles should be aware of a front-seat head restraint concern that could matter in a crash. The planned dealer repair is intended to reinforce the cushion’s attachment.

## What the official recall record says

### VOLVO: EX30, EX30CC

The front-seat head restraint cushion may separate during a crash. If it detaches, the source states that injury risk can increase. Dealers will apply adhesive to reinforce the head cushion attachment at no charge.

**Owner information from the official record**

- **Repair and availability:** Dealers will apply an adhesive to reinforce the head cushion attachment, free of charge.
- **Owner notices:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026.
- **VIN lookup timing:** Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
- **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
- **Manufacturer recall reference:** R10396

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V671000
- **Vehicles listed:** VOLVO EX30 (2026, 2025); VOLVO EX30CC (2026)
- **Potentially affected:** 9,930
- **Components:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- **Report received:** October 9, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026.
- **Defect:** Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The head restraint cushion may detach during a crash.
- **Safety consequence:** A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- **Remedy:** Dealers will apply an adhesive to reinforce the head cushion attachment, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Car’s customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car’s number for this recall is R10396. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

## What owners should do next

Use the official campaign information to check your vehicle’s status, then contact Volvo or an authorized dealer for the repair details.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V671000. Report received 2026-10-09.

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