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Passenger Car (Volvo EX30) - Repair
Official notice
5 Mar 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger Car (Volvo EX30) - Repair. Defect in electrical equipment (high-voltage battery). Defective component: Electrical equipment (high-voltage battery). Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Incorrect manufacturing equipment settings have caused some cells in the high-voltage battery cell modules to have unbalanced positive and negative electrode capacities. This may cause a short circuit inside a cell module, resulting in an unusual odor or a battery overheating warning being displayed. In the worst case, a heat-related battery malfunction may occur, potentially resulting in a fire. Published 2026-03-05.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-4162. Remedy: Replace the cell modules with defect-free units in all affected vehicles.
Recall number
外-4162
Official notice
2026-03-05
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in electrical equipment (high-voltage battery). Defective component: Electrical equipment (high-voltage battery). Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Incorrect manufacturing equipment settings have caused some cells in the high-voltage battery cell modules to have unbalanced positive and negative electrode capacities. This may cause a short circuit inside a cell module, resulting in an unusual odor or a battery overheating warning being displayed. In the worst case, a heat-related battery malfunction may occur, potentially resulting in a fire.
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How to check if you're affected
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Brand: Volvo. Contact: ボルボ・カー・ジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-55-8500.
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