NHTSA Recall 25V179000: Traction battery (electrical system) and software (electrical system)
Volvo Car USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,483 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Volvo S60.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V179000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10312 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | March 24, 2025 |
| Owner notification | May 14, 2025 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V179000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Volvo S90 | 2020, 2021 |
| Volvo V60 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Volvo V90 | 2022 |
| Volvo XC60 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Volvo XC90 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.