Battery software defect prompts Volvo, Peugeot and Chrysler recalls (week 15/25)

16/04/2025

This week’s recalls:
– Volvo – overheating of battery cells
– Peugeot – battery management system
– Chrysler – risk of battery fire

Overview of recalls in the 15th week of 2025

Seven recalls for 16 models of six makes were announced via EU Safety Gate in the 15th week of 2025. Four recalls for 11 models of four manufacturers were published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Two recalls have been announced by Citroen, while one recall each will be found this week in the European Safety Gate system for the Hyundai, Opel, Peugeot, Toyota and Volvo.

Chrysler, Jeep, Kia, Peugeot and Seat are all recalling through the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Overheating when fully charged

Specific problems with the high-voltage battery may cause the battery cells to overheat when fully charged in almost 60,000 Volvo cars from 2020 to 2022. The Volvo V90, V60, S90, S60, XC90 and XC60 models may be at risk of a vehicle fire – see links in the table below.

Engine failure while driving

More than 23,000 Peugeots built between May 2022 and March 2023 may experience difficulty starting or engine failure due to a software fault in the battery management system. Some Peugeot 208, 2008, Partner, Rifter, Expert and Traveller models are being recalled.

15,679 Citroen Berlingo, C4, C4X, Spacetourer and Jumpy models manufactured between 6 May 2022 and 3 April 2023 are also at risk of sudden engine stop while driving. The links are again at the bottom of the table.

Risk of fire

Nearly 19,000 Chrysler Pacificas built between 2016 and 2018 could be affected by a sudden high-voltage battery fire. The HV-BPCM control unit, which monitors the operating condition of the battery pack assembly and detects conditions that could lead to a fire, must be updated at an authorised workshop.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 15th week of 2025

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Citroen C4 (2022 – 2023)	The software that is supposed to prevent the engine from stopping suddenly is not working properly.
Citroen C4 X (2022 – 2023)	The software that is supposed to prevent the engine from stopping suddenly is not working properly.
Citroen Berlingo (2022 – 2023)	The software that is supposed to prevent the engine from stopping suddenly is not working properly.
Citroen Jumpy (2024 – 2025)	The shock absorber attached to the body has been mounted with an insufficient tightening torque.
Citroen Jumpy (2022 – 2023)	The software that is supposed to prevent the engine from stopping suddenly is not working properly.
Citroen Spacetourer (2022 – 2023)	The software that is supposed to prevent the engine from stopping suddenly is not working properly.
Hyundai H1 (2010 – 2016)	Heat may build up in the fuse box due to incorrect wire connections.
Opel Vivaro (2024 – 2025)	The shock absorber attached to the body has been mounted with an insufficient tightening torque.
Peugeot Expert (2024 – 2025)	The shock absorber attached to the body has been mounted with an insufficient tightening torque.
Toyota Proace / Verso BEV (2022 – 2023)	An error in the software may result in incorrect detection of battery cell voltage.
Toyota Proace City / Verso BEV (2022 – 2023)	An error in the software may result in incorrect detection of battery cell voltage.
Volvo S60 (2020 – 2022)	Specific problems with the high voltage battery can cause the battery cells to overheat.
Volvo S90 (2020 – 2022)	Specific problems with the high voltage battery can cause the battery cells to overheat.
Volvo V60 (2020 – 2022)	Specific problems with the high voltage battery can cause the battery cells to overheat.
Volvo V90 (2020 – 2022)	Specific problems with the high voltage battery can cause the battery cells to overheat.
Volvo XC60 (2020 – 2022)	Specific problems with the high voltage battery can cause the battery cells to overheat.
Volvo XC90 (2020 – 2022)	Specific problems with the high voltage battery can cause the battery cells to overheat.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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