Volvo Asks Hybrid Car Owners Not to Charge Their Vehicles Due to Fire Risk in the Battery

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 28/03/2025 at 13:47

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Volvo Announced That About 7,400 Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles May Present Fire Risk During Charging. The Alert Was Made in the United States and Affects Models Such as S60, XC60, and XC90. Owners Were Advised Not to Charge the Cars Until the Repair Is Made.

Imagine buying an electric car just to charge it at home and suddenly receiving a notice saying, “better not charge for now.” That is exactly what Volvo asked owners of plug-in hybrid models in the United States. The manufacturer identified a serious problem in the batteries that could cause fires during charging.

To avoid any risk, the brand is asking customers to stop charging the vehicles until everything is inspected and corrected. This measure may seem extreme, but it is an attempt to prevent accidents while the official recall takes place.

Volvo Cars Affected by the Problem

The list includes six plug-in hybrid models from Volvo manufactured between 2020 and 2022: S60, S90, V60, V90, XC60, and XC90. All use the same type of high-voltage battery, which may present an internal short circuit in rare cases. This short, if it occurs during charging, could generate excessive heat and even fires.

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What Volvo Is Doing About It

VOLVO has already started a recall campaign to resolve the issue. Starting in May 2025, owners will be called to visit dealerships. The cars will undergo inspection of the battery modules, which may be replaced if there are signs of defects.

A new software will be installed to monitor the behavior of the cells in real time. This system can alert the driver if something abnormal occurs with the battery.

Until this update is made, the message is clear: do not charge the car at home or at public points. If possible, drive only with the energy generated by the combustion engine, without using the electric mode.

And in Brazil, Is There Risk Too?

For now, the alert is only for vehicles sold in the United States. But in Brazil, the Volvo XC60 and XC90 models are also sold with the same type of plug-in hybrid battery. There is still no official statement from the brand in the country, but it is worth keeping an eye out.

If you have one of these models, it is worth contacting the dealership or Volvo customer service to check if your car is among those that may present the problem.

Volvo Asks Hybrid Car Owners Not to Charge Their Vehicles Due to Fire Risk in the Battery

Volvo Announced That About 7,400 Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles May Present Fire Risk During Charging. The Alert Was Made in the United States and Affects Models Such as S60, XC60, and XC90. Owners Were Advised Not to Charge the Cars Until the Repair Is Made.

Volvo Cars Affected by the Problem

What Volvo Is Doing About It

And in Brazil, Is There Risk Too?

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Volvo Asks Hybrid Car Owners Not to Charge Their Vehicles Due to Fire Risk in the Battery

Volvo Announced That About 7,400 Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles May Present Fire Risk During Charging. The Alert Was Made in the United States and Affects Models Such as S60, XC60, and XC90. Owners Were Advised Not to Charge the Cars Until the Repair Is Made.

Volvo Cars Affected by the Problem

What Volvo Is Doing About It

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