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 details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-179 (25V179000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R10312 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Component | Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery |
| Report date | March 24, 2025 |
| Owners notified | May 14, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 7,483 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 2020 Volvo S60 electrical problems 4
- 2021 Volvo S60 electrical problems 4
- 2022 Volvo S60 electrical problems 4
- 2020 Volvo V60 electrical problems 3
- 2021 Volvo V60 electrical problems 1
- 2020 Volvo XC60 electrical problems 8
- 2021 Volvo XC60 electrical problems 14
- 2022 Volvo XC60 electrical problems 34
- 2020 Volvo XC90 electrical problems 11
- 2021 Volvo XC90 electrical problems 13
- 2022 Volvo XC90 electrical problems 14
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-179 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 7,483 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.