Volvo EX30 recall issued in Australia over potential battery fire risk
Update 7.30pm January 12: Volvo Car Australia has supplied the following statement in relation to the recall.
“Volvo Cars had identified a potential issue with high-voltage battery cells manufactured by a particular supplier on certain model year 2024-2026 EX30 Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance cars.
“In rare cases, the battery can overheat when charged to a high level, which could in a worst-case scenario lead to a fire starting in the battery.
“Safety is a top priority for Volvo Cars, and while the number of incidents is very small – representing around 0.02% of the cars we have identified as potentially affected (globally) – and we have no reports of related personal injuries, we are treating it very seriously.
“We plan to roll out a recall as soon as possible to fix the cars in question. In the meantime, we are contacting all affected owners to ask them to limit their cars’ maximum charge level to 70%. We will contact them again as soon as a fix is available.
“Other models are not affected by this notice, and not all variants of EX30 are affected.”
Original story:
Nearly 3000 Australian owners of the Volvo EX30 electric SUV have been warned not to fully charge their vehicles following a federal government recall linked to a potential battery fire risk.
The recall, published on 9 January 2026 under reference REC-006524 and campaign number R10355, affects 2815 Volvo EX30 vehicles sold in Australia during 2024, across all single- and dual-motor variants.
According to the recall notice issued by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, a manufacturing issue has been identified within the 69kWh Lithium-ion high-voltage battery pack all 2024 EX30s sold in Australia are equipped.
“Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may overheat at high charge levels,” the notice states, adding that overheating could lead to a vehicle fire.
As an interim measure, owners are being advised to limit battery charging to no more than 70 per cent, which can be set via the charging menu on the vehicle’s central display. Volvo says affected vehicles can continue to be driven while a permanent remedy is developed.
Once a fix becomes available, owners will be contacted by Volvo Car Australia to arrange repairs, which will be carried out free of charge.
The issue has already prompted action in other markets. According to media reports, Volvo began notifying customers internationally in late December and early January, with recall activity also reported in South Africa.
In the United Kingdom, Volvo has stated that the issue does not affect all EX30 vehicles and that no serious injuries have been reported.
The EX30 has been a strong seller for Volvo in Australia, ranking as the seventh best-selling electric vehicle in 2024.
Owners seeking further information can contact Volvo Car Australia Customer Care on 1300 787 802 or via email at owners.australia@volvocars.com.
