— Volvo 48-volt battery fires could occur in about 73,000 recalled plug-in hybrid vehicles that should not be charged until repaired. The recall includes about 8,000 of these vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.
- 2020-2021 Volvo S90
- 2020-2022 Volvo S60
- 2020-2022 Volvo V60
- 2020-2022 Volvo XC60
- 2020-2022 Volvo XC90
- 2022 Volvo V90
It seems automakers cannot build hybrid or electric vehicles without high voltage batteries that catch fire.
And as in battery recalls from other manufacturers, Volvo says the 48V battery can suffer a thermal event when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle parked.
Volvo received the first LG 48-volt battery "thermal event" report February 6, but Volvo has no reports of overheated 48V batteries while driving, and is unaware of any crash or injury reports.
"The root cause analysis has identified a supplier process deviation that could lead to a risk of an internal short circuit with certain battery cells within the module." — Volvo
About 600 Volvo vehicles are recalled in Canada.
The faulty LG high voltage batteries were produced between June 3, 2019, to November 30, 2021.
Volvo expects to mail 48-volt battery recall letters May 15, 2025, and dealers will replace the high voltage battery modules if necessary. Dealers will also update diagnostic software to monitor the batteries.
With questions or concerns about the Volvo battery recall, call 800-458-1552. Volvo's battery recall number is R10312.