Volvo Car recall: SPA1 Cell Modules
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the battery cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with…
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Car dealer to book the free repair. Check and replace the HV Battery if necessary and install modified software.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the High Voltage (HV) Battery may have a manufacturing defect which could cause the battery cells to overheat when the HV Battery is fully charged. In a worst-case scenario there is a risk of fire when the vehicle is parked up with a fully charged HV Battery.
The fix
Check and replace the HV Battery if necessary and install modified software.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| S60 | 25 Feb 2019 | 30 Nov 2021 | 40 |
| XC60 | 25 Sep 2019 | 29 Nov 2021 | 780 |
| XC90 | 29 Apr 2019 | 29 Nov 2021 | 2,081 |
| V60 | 15 May 2019 | 1 Dec 2021 | 353 |
| S90 | 26 Jul 2019 | 24 May 2021 | 115 |
| V90 | 9 Jun 2019 | 29 Nov 2021 | 197 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 24 March 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.