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VOLVO CAR EX30 — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-01-22

Volvo EX30 vehicles: overheating high voltage battery cell risks fire

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-22
Manufacturer	VOLVO CAR
Models affected	EX30
Units affected	10440
Defect	On affected vehicles following charging there is a risk of an overheating High Voltage Battery Cell which could lead to a risk of fire.
Remedy	Volvo Cars is confident that limiting the battery s maximum state of charge to 70% will eliminate the risk of overheating. Additionally we would advise the following precautions. Do not leave your vehicle unattended whilst charging within buildings or covered areas. If you see any vehicle warnings in the car or app during or after charging seek assistance. Currently the investigation is still ongoing with the final service solution being developed.
Recall number	R/2025/559
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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