VOLVO EX30 recall: Head restraint cushion detachment

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 with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.