Audi (Volkswagen Group)
Q5 PHEV, A7 PHEV, and comparable 2021–2023 TFSI-e fashions
Excessive-voltage battery overheating and thermal-runaway potential
House owners suggested to not cost autos till treatment utilized
Recall on account of faulty battery module or contamination problem
BMW
All PHEV fashions constructed Jan–Sep 2020, together with 3-, 5-, 7-Collection, X1, X2, X3, X5, and Mini Countryman
International particle contamination in battery cells resulting in potential brief circuit
Danger will increase when battery is absolutely charged
Recall lined 1000’s of autos globally
Stellantis (Jeep / Chrysler)
Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe (2020–2025); Chrysler Pacifica PHEV (2017–2021)
Excessive-voltage battery cell injury could result in inner brief and fireplace
Fires reported when car was off, parked, or charging; house owners informed to cease charging and park outdoors
Main world recall; some fires occurred post-charging
Volvo
S60, S90, V60, V90, XC60, and XC90 Recharge PHEVs (2020–2022)
Battery module defect could cause brief circuit when parked and absolutely charged
Producer suggested house owners to not cost till software program and module repair accomplished
Estimated 7,000+ affected in North America
Ford
Kuga PHEV (Europe, 2020–2021) and Escape PHEV (North America)
Drive-battery overheating and thermal occasion throughout charging
A number of documented fires occurred whereas car was plugged in
House owners instructed to not recharge till recall repairs full
Volkswagen Group (VW, Cupra, Seat, Skoda)
2020–2023 PHEV fashions throughout manufacturers
Fuse and insulation defect in high-voltage battery meeting
Fault could trigger overheating or fireplace danger throughout or after charging
Roughly 100,000 models recalled worldwide
Hyundai / Kia (smaller scale, historic)
Ioniq PHEV, Optima PHEV (choose 2018–2020 models)
Defective battery cell manufacturing resulting in brief circuit
Uncommon incidents throughout charging or parked state
Producer issued voluntary recall and software program repair
