Volvo recalls vehicles with defective batteries, fire risk

Volvo recalls vehicles with defective batteries, fire risk 

April 18, 2025 Bojan Popic

Mahwah, NJ – April 18, 2025 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) is recalling 7,483 hybrid cars and SUVs that may burst into flames because of a defective high-voltage battery. The defect ups the risk of injury and property damage. 

 The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Volvo V90
  • 2020 – 2022 Volvo S60
  • 2020 – 2022 Volvo V60
  • 2020 – 2021 Volvo S90
  • 2020 – 2022 Volvo XC60
  • 2020 – 2022 Volvo XC90

Recall summary  

Besides an internal combustion engine, hybrid vehicles have an electric motor powered by a high-voltage battery. In the affected models, due to a “supplier process deviation,” an internal short circuit within the battery may cause it to overheat and catch fire.

According to Volvo, this may only happen when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parkede.

Recall risks

If the vehicle catches fire, the occupants could get seriously injured. Furthermore, the flames can spread to surrounding objects and cause property damage. 

Safety tips

Volvo advises owners not to charge their vehicles until the repair is performed. 

You can find out what to do if your car catches fire in this detailed article. 

Other Volvo recalls

In February 2024, Volvo recalled XC40 compact SUVs over inoperable turn signals. 

In November 2024, over 17,000 heavy-duty commercial Volvo trucks were recalled because their ABS and cruise control could stop working.

The repair

Dealers will replace the battery and install a software update to monitor the battery’s state more closely. All repairs will be free of charge and owners who paid for their own repairs before the recall was issued are set to be reimbursed.   

The owners should receive letters with more information by May 15, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 7,000 hybrid vehicles are affected by this Volvo battery fire recall. To do a Volvo recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Volvo recalls trucks with malfunctioning ABS, cruise control

Volvo recalls trucks with malfunctioning ABS, cruise control  

November 8, 2024 Bojan Popic

Greensboro, NC – November 8, 2024 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) has recalled 126,649 heavy-duty commercial trucks in which important safety features may stop working. The defect ups the risk of crash and injury.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VAH
  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VHD
  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VN
  • 2020 – 2025 Volvo VNRE  

Recall summary  

The affected trucks are equipped with tow trailers and anti-lock braking systems (ABS). The ABS is in communication with the trailers through a system called the power line carrier (PLC). Due to electrical interference inside the PLC, messages between the ABS and the PLC may get jumbled.

This may cause the ABS – as well other systems that are connected to it – to experience “diminished or lost functionality.”  This includes electronic stability control, collision mitigation system and active cruise control, among others.

Recall risks

Besides being more difficult to control during sudden maneuvers, a truck with inoperable stability and driver’s aid systems may not respond to road hazards as well as the driver expects.  This augments the risk of a crash.

Warning signs

The driver may notice an illuminated ABS warning light on the dashboard. 

Other Volvo recalls

In February 2023, malfunctioning ABS and other brake-assist features were the cause of a Volvo recall that affected over 27,000 sedan and SUVs.

Over 17,000 XC40 compact SUVs were recalled in February 2024 over inoperable turn signals.  

The repair

Dealers will update PLC software free of charge. 

Owners should be notified by December 13, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 120,000 heavy-duty trucks are affected by this Volvo ABS recall. To do a Volvo truck recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volvo recalls 2024 XC40 SUVs over inoperable turn signals

Volvo recalls 2024 XC40 SUVs over inoperable turn signals  

February 9, 2024 Bojan Popic

Ridgeville, SC – February 9, 2024 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) is recalling 17,409 2024 Volvo XC40 compact SUVs over the failure of rear turn signals.

With the turn indicator being out of action, the vehicle is more likely to get hit by other motorists.

Recall summary  

Because of a software error, the car may not display the left rear turn signal when the driver flips the indicator on. 

Recall risks

For the risks of this recall, please see this recent article about a similar recall conducted by Ford.

Warning signs

The “left turn indicator malfunction message” should display on the dashboard. 

Other Volvo recalls 

Volvo has not had any major recalls lately, with the last one – caused by brake failure – dating back to February 2023, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the faulty software free of charge. Right now, the update requires a visit to the dealership. However, an over-the-air (OTA) update should be released “at a later date,” according to the manufacturer.

Notifications to vehicle owners will be sent on February 28, 2024.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

This Volvo XC40 rear turn indicator recall affects nearly 18,000 SUVs. To do a Volvo recall check and see if your vehicle is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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