On June 18, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said Zhejiang Haoqing Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a subsidiary under Geely Holding, has filed a recall plan for the Volvo EX30. The recall in the Chinese market covers 2,501 vehicles, registered under code S2026M00XXV, produced between April 12, 2024 and December 27, 2024. According to the recall notice, certain vehicles may experience lithium plating within battery cells due to manufacturing deviations, which could increase the risk of internal short circuits. China’s SAMR annoucned the recall of EX30 In extreme cases, the high-voltage battery system may enter thermal runaway, potentially leading to overheating or smoke. The vehicle’s instrument cluster may also issue early warnings of abnormal high-voltage battery conditions. Authorized dealers will inspect the battery packs and replace affected modules where necessary. Until the recall measures are completed, Volvo recommends owners limit charging capacity to no more than 70% to reduce the risk of thermal runaway. The China recall is not an isolated case. Volvo has previously initiated a global recall of the EX30 involving approximately 40,323 vehicles, also linked to high-voltage battery overheating risks. Volvo EX30 This is also not the first recall within Geely’s ecosystem this year related to similar battery issues. In February, Zeekr recalled 38,277 units of its Zeekr 001 WE variant. In April, Polestar also recalled 1,473 units of the Polestar 4 EV equipped with 86 kWh battery packs due to battery safety concerns. Notably, the battery cells involved across these models were supplied by Sunwoda. Previously, Geely’s VREMT (Viridi E-Mobility Technology) filed a lawsuit against Sunwoda Power over battery quality issues, seeking damages of 2.314 billion yuan ($341.9 million). The two parties reached a settlement in February this year regarding disputes over the 86 kWh battery platform. Sunwoda agreed to pay 608 million yuan ($89.6 million) over five years and jointly bear subsequent recall-related costs. Recent data show Volvo’s global sales between March and May 2026 totaled 178,980 units, down 5.5% year-on-year. Volvo’s global sales between March and May 2026 Fully electric vehicle sales reached approximately 41,400 units, up 10%, but were insufficient to offset overall declines. In China, Volvo sold around 149,500 vehicles in 2025, down 4% year-on-year. In Q1 2026, domestic sales totaled 28,300 units, including 7,604 electrified vehicles, up 116% year-on-year. However, continued pressure on both internal combustion and pure electric segments kept overall performance weak.