Volvo XC40 recalled for fire risk

Volvo Car Australia is warning owners of its plug-in hybrid Volvo XC40 Recharge not to charge their small SUV’s high-voltage battery as it poses a fire risk.

"Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective," the company says in its recall notice.

"As a result, it could cause a thermal overload leading to a vehicle fire when the vehicle is fully charged.

"A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users."

• A total of 333 vehicles are affected, produced between 2020 and 2021
• The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
• The original recall notice is attached here

Volvo Car Australia is contacting owners of affected vehicles, advising them to schedule an appointment with an authorised Volvo dealership to have the work carried out, free of charge.

"The owner should not charge the HV battery until this Safety Recall has been completed," the company warns.

If you own an affected vehicle and have any further questions, you can contact Volvo Car Australia Customer Care on 1300 787 802 or by email on

Volvo is also currently in the middle of replacing defective battery modules in thousands of EX30 small electric SUVs, with owners asked to limit their charge level to below 70 per cent due to the risk of a fire.

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