Audi (Volkswagen Group)
Q5 PHEV, A7 PHEV and similar 2021-2023 TFSI-e models
Possibility of high voltage battery overheating and thermal runaway
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until remedial measures have been taken
Recall due to defective battery modules or contamination issues
BMW
All PHEV models produced from January to September 2020, including 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X1, X2, X3, X5 and Mini Countryman
Foreign object contamination in battery cells causing potential short circuit
The risk increases when the battery is fully charged
Recall covers thousands of cars worldwide
Stellantis (Jeep/Chrysler)
Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe (2020–2025); Chrysler Pacifica PHEV (2017–2021)
Damage to high-voltage cells may cause internal short circuits and fires
Fire reported while vehicle was off, parked or charging; owners told to stop charging and park outside
Major global recall; some fires after charging
Volvo
S60, S90, V60, V90, XC60 and XC90 Charging PHEV (2020–2022)
Battery module defect could cause short circuit when parked and fully charged
Manufacturer advises owners not to charge until software and module fixes are completed
More than 7,000 people in North America are estimated to be affected
Ford
Kuga PHEV (Europe, 2020–2021) and Escape PHEV (North America)
Driver battery overheating and thermal events during charging
Several documented fires occurred while vehicles were charging
Owners told not to charge until recall repairs are completed
Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen, Cupra, Seat, Skoda)
2020–2023 PHEV models of various brands
Fuse and insulation defects in high-voltage battery assembly
Failure during or after charging may result in overheating or fire risk
About 100,000 vehicles recalled globally
Hyundai/Kia (small scale, long history)
Ioniq PHEV, Optima PHEV (selected 2018-2020 units)
Battery manufacturing defect causing short circuit
Rare events that occur while charging or parked
Manufacturer proactively recalls and fixes software
