Australia has now issued its own safety recall for the Volvo EX30, becoming the latest country to formally acknowledge the high‑voltage battery defect that has already triggered recalls in both the United States and Canada. The Australian notice, listed as REC‑006524, covers 2,815 vehicles from the 2024 model year — by far the largest number of affected EX30s in any single recall so far.
According to the official documentation, a manufacturing issue in the battery’s cell modules can cause them to overheat at higher charge levels. If that happens, the battery could ignite, posing a clear risk to occupants, other road users, and anyone nearby. Owners are being told to keep their charge limit below 70%, using the setting available in the car’s charging menu — the same precaution already advised in North America.
What’s striking is how quickly the recall picture is evolving outside Europe. The U.S. and Canada both confirmed their recalls earlier this month, each citing the same underlying defect and the same fire risk, even when the vehicle is parked. Yet despite thousands of EX30s already on UK roads — and growing pressure from owners — the UK has still not issued an official recall, leaving British drivers with only vague guidance and no formal acknowledgement of the problem.
In Australia, the advice is clear: keep the charge capped at 70% and park the vehicle outdoors until Volvo finalises a permanent fix. Once the remedy is ready, owners will be contacted to book a free repair. A full VIN list has already been published, covering all variants of the EX30 sold in the country.
With three major markets now confirming the same defect, the global pattern is becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss. As we’ve covered in earlier reports — including the EX30 fire inside a Brazilian dealership workshop — concerns about the model’s battery behaviour have been building for months. Australia’s recall adds yet another piece to a puzzle that Volvo has yet to fully explain.
If you’re an EX30 owner in Australia and have already received communication from your dealer or accessed the recall information on Volvo’s website, your experience could help others understand what to expect. Feel free to share any updates you’ve received — owner reports continue to be one of the most reliable sources as this situation unfolds.
Links
Australian Volvo EX30 Recall – 006524 – https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-006524
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