Volvo is recalling 9,930 EX30 and EX30 Cross Country electric vehicles from the 2025-2026 model years because their head restraints may detach during a severe crash, potentially increasing the risk of occupant injuries. The recall, documented in a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), involves insufficient fastening of the head restraint cushion. Volvo plans to address the issue by applying a two-component epoxy adhesive at three attachment points.
Which Volvo EX30 Models Are Included in the Recall?
The recall covers 9,930 vehicles across two model lines: the Volvo EX30 and the EX30 Cross Country. According to the NHTSA report, the affected production periods differ between the two vehicles.
- 2025-2026 Volvo EX30: Vehicles built from September 4, 2023, through July 16, 2026.
- 2025-2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country: Vehicles built from March 5, 2023, through August 28, 2026.
The recall centers on the head restraint cushion’s ability to remain securely attached during a crash. The NHTSA report warns that reduced head restraint cushion support during a severe collision may increase the risk of occupant injury.
Head Restraints May Detach During Severe Crashes
The safety concern involves the possibility that a head restraint could detach during a severe accident. According to the NHTSA report, this may occur in high-speed crashes or when a vehicle experiences impacts from multiple directions.
Volvo’s internal investigation identified insufficient fastening as the cause of the problem. The concern is that the head restraint may not remain securely attached when subjected to the forces involved in a severe collision.
The report identifies the defect as a potential motor vehicle safety issue because reduced cushioning support could increase the likelihood of occupant injury during a crash.
How Volvo Discovered the EX30 Safety Issue
Volvo’s investigation began in September 2025, when the automaker received information indicating a potential problem with the head restraint cushion attachment.
The company worked with the component supplier, Magna Seating Baoji, to investigate the reported issue and determine whether the concern was valid. After the investigation, Volvo classified the problem as critical and initiated the recall campaign.
The NHTSA report’s timeline describes an investigation that began with the initial information in September 2025 and continued before the automaker classified the issue as critical.
Volvo’s Recall Repair Uses Two-Component Epoxy Adhesive
To correct the defect, Volvo will apply a two-component epoxy adhesive at three attachment points on the affected head restraints. The repair will be performed using specified tools intended for the procedure.
According to the report, physical testing confirmed the effectiveness of the remedy and demonstrated a clear improvement in overall strength.
The NHTSA report identifies 100% of the affected vehicles as defective. Owners of Volvo EX30 and EX30 Cross Country models included in the recall are encouraged to have the repair completed promptly.
What Volvo EX30 Owners Need to Know
Owners should determine whether their vehicles fall within the affected production periods and follow the recall repair instructions. The issue concerns head restraint attachment strength during severe crashes, making the specified corrective action an important part of addressing the reported safety defect.
The recall affects 9,930 Volvo EX30 and EX30 Cross Country vehicles from the 2025-2026 model years. Volvo’s remedy involves strengthening the head restraint cushion attachments with two-component epoxy adhesive, a solution that the company says demonstrated improved strength during physical testing.
