Volvo recalls some plug-in hybrid vehicles over fire risk: What to know

Volvo is recalling nearly 7,500 plug-in hybrid vehicles in the U.S. over a high-voltage battery issue that may cause it to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. 

A recall report dated March 20 and submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns drivers to not charge their vehicles until a fix has been completed.

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Here’s what drivers should know: 

Volvo recalls plug-in hybrid vehicles

What we know:

Volvo Car USA is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. "The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked," a recall notice warns. 

By the numbers:

A total of 7,483 vehicles have been recalled as part of the issue.

FILE - The steering wheel of a 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge plug-in hybrid vehicle at a dealership in New York, on Jan. 30, 2024. Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Dig deeper:

In the recall notice, the NHTSA states that owners are advised "not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed." Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary, as well as update the software to monitor the battery – all free of charge. 

What's next:

Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed on May 15, 2025. Vehicle owners can contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1 (800) 458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.

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How to check if your car is under recall

What you can do:

Drivers can check if their vehicle is under recall by using the NHTSA’s VIN look-up tool: 

• Go to NHTSA.gov/Recalls
• Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN
• Search for recalls