Volvo — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-03-05

Origin: スウェーデン王国

Volvo car: high-voltage battery cell modules have anode and cathode imbalance due to improper manufacturing settings

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-05
Country of origin	スウェーデン王国
Manufacturer	Volvo Car Japan Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Volvo EX30
Units affected	2447
Defect	In the cell modules of the high-voltage battery, due to improper manufacturing equipment settings, some cells have an imbalance in anode and cathode capacity. As a result, a short circuit may occur inside the cell module, and warnings regarding unusual odors or battery overheating may be displayed. In the worst case, thermal battery abnormalities may occur, potentially leading to a fire.
Component	Electrical system (High-voltage battery)
Remedy	All vehicles will have their cell modules replaced with good ones.
Recall number	外-4162
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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