Volvo is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in Quebec over a battery defect affecting its 2025 EX30 electric SUV, with Canadian owners seeking compensation after being told to limit charging to 70% to reduce the risk of a fire.
The lawsuit, led by Montreal law firm ML Kaufman, alleges Volvo has taken an unreasonable amount of time to repair the affected vehicles, leaving owners with reduced driving range and restrictions on where they can park. (via Driving.ca)
The legal action follows two Transport Canada recalls issued earlier this year. The first, announced January 2, affected 85 vehicles, while a second recall on February 20 covers 1,631 EX30s. The notices identify a potential short circuit in the high-voltage battery that could cause a fire, even when the vehicle is parked and turned off.
According to the lawsuit, representative plaintiff Leslie Stefani leased her EX30 in October 2024. Despite receiving several updates from Volvo, she had not been given a repair date as of October 2, nine months after the initial recall.
Volvo says repairs involve replacing defective battery modules at no cost, although the lawsuit says parts are only becoming available in limited quantities. Until repairs are completed, owners must continue limiting charging to 70%.
The lawsuit seeks $5,000 in punitive damages for affected Canadian owners, along with additional compensation or cancellation of their purchase or lease agreements.
The allegations have not been proven in court, and the proposed class action has not yet been authorized.
For now, affected owners remain subject to Volvo’s charging restrictions while waiting for replacement parts to become available.
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