NHTSA Recall 26V136000: Warning light/devices (seat belts)
Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,584 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo EX30.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V136000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10365 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Report received | March 11, 2026 |
| Owner notification | April 3, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V136000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.