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Automotive · Australia · 2026-01-09

Volvo auto high voltage battery cell modules may overheat at high charge levels

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-09
Manufacturer	Volvo Car Corporation
Models affected	EX30
Model year	2024
Units affected	2815
Defect	Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels. If this occurs, it could lead to a vehicle fire._x000D_ Note: Keep the battery charge level below 70% which can be set in the Charging setting menu on the vehicle display. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
Remedy	Until a remedy is made available owners should keep the battery charge level below 70%. This can be set in the Charging setting menu in the vehicle display._x000D_ When a remedy is available, owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volvo requesting them to schedule an appointment to have the repair work carried out, free of charge.
Recall number	REC-006524
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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