According to reports from the UK's Hypermiler, a well - known automotive media outlet, Volvo has issued a recall for its EX30 model across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. The recall is prompted by the potential risk of thermal runaway in the vehicle's power battery. Notably, an incident occurred earlier in Brazil, where an EX30 caught fire while being serviced in a dealership workshop.

Volvo has officially confirmed that a total of 10,440 EX30 vehicles in the UK are implicated in safety concerns associated with the high - voltage battery cells supplied by Sunwoda. As a precautionary measure, Volvo has advised owners of these vehicles to restrict their charging levels to no more than 70% to mitigate potential risks.

In a related development, Vertex, a subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, has taken legal action against Sunwoda. Vertex has filed a lawsuit, seeking a substantial compensation of RMB 2.314 billion. The lawsuit alleges that Sunwoda's battery cells suffer from quality issues, which have potentially contributed to the safety concerns surrounding the Volvo EX30 model.