Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 25V-179 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Car USA, LLC recall 25V-179 covers 7,483 Volvo vehicles for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V179000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) 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.
The risk
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 257 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
The investigation behind this recall
- LGES High Voltage Battery FailuresNHTSA