VOLVO EX30 — recall
Automotive · Canada · 2026-02-20
Volvo vehicles: high-voltage battery internal problem, cells could short circuit
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-02-20 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO |
| Models affected | EX30 |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Units affected | 1631 |
| Defect | On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the high-voltage battery cells could short circuit._x000D_ Note: This problem would cause a warning message to be displayed in the instrument panel._x000D_ A short circuit in the high-voltage battery can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. |
| Component | High Voltage |
| Remedy | To reduce the safety risk, Volvo advises that you should set the maximum charge setting of your vehicle at 70% until the recall repairs have been completed. Volvo will notify owners by mail. The final corrective actions for this recall are under development. |
| Recall number | 2026-078 |
| 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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