Volvo — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2026-02-26
Volvo EX30 high voltage battery cell modules may overheat
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-02-26 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD |
| Models affected | EX30 |
| Model year | 2023 - 2024 |
| Units affected | 3344 |
| 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 | Note: (This recall supersedes REC-006524)_x000D_ Until parts become available owners should keep the battery charge level below 70%. This can be set in the Charging setting menu in the vehicle display._x000D_ Instruction: Setting a target battery level for charging._x000D_ 1. Press the vehicle symbol in the bottom bar of the display and go to Settings._x000D_ 2. Go to Charging → Target battery level._x000D_ 3. Set your charge level to maximum 70%. |
| Recall number | REC-006551 |
| 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. |
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| 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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