NHTSA recall 26V-136 (26V136000)
seat belts recall reported March 11, 2026 - about 1,584 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V136000
- Also written as
- 26V-136
- Manufacturer number
- R10365
- Reported
- March 11, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,584
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 Carâs customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Carâs number for this recall is R10365. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-136 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.