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Enormous Jeep recall as a number of circumstances of automobiles bursting into flames recognized


Audi (Volkswagen Group)

Q5 PHEV, A7 PHEV, and comparable 2021–2023 TFSI-e fashions

Excessive-voltage battery overheating and thermal-runaway potential

Homeowners suggested to not cost autos till treatment utilized

Recall as a result of faulty battery module or contamination challenge


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 quick 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 inside quick and hearth

Fires reported when car was off, parked, or charging; house owners informed to cease charging and park exterior

Main international recall; some fires occurred post-charging


Volvo

S60, S90, V60, V90, XC60, and XC90 Recharge PHEVs (2020–2022)

Battery module defect could cause quick 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

Homeowners 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 hearth 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 quick circuit

Uncommon incidents throughout charging or parked state

Producer issued voluntary recall and software program repair


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