Chevrolet Volt Battery Energy Control Module Failure
The government shut down an investigation into the failed Volt Becm after GM issued a warranty extension. March 5, 2025 - A failure of the Chevrolet Volt battery energy control module caused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation in November 2023 after the agency received at least 61 complaints. These complaints indicate that in 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt cars are stalling, losing power, and sometimes not starting due to a failure of the battery energy control module. The BECM is located in a high-voltage electric vehicle battery pack and should monitor the voltage, current and temperature of the battery. NHTSA knows that GM has issued a technical service announcement for the 2016-2019 Volt BECM failure (TSB 18-NA-261). The government knows that module failure causes these diagnostic fault code settings: U2603, U2604, U2605, U2606, U2617, U2617, U2618, U2619, U2619, U2621, U2621, U2622, U2622, U2623, U2623, U2623 and U2624. GM dealers were told that internal battery energy control module…
Audi e-tron battery recall sparks Georgia lawsuit
Audi e-tron lawsuit says recall failed and all battery modules should be replaced. January 12, 2025 — An Audi e-tron battery recall has sparked a class-action lawsuit in Georgia alleging the vehicles pose a risk of battery failure and fire. Class actions include: “All persons in Georgia who own, own, lease and/or lease a Class vehicle as of January 3, 2024 (the “Class”). The Audi class action lawsuit covers these e-tron vehicles. 2019-2022 Audi e-tron Quattro 2020-2022 Audi e-tron Sportback Quattro 2022-2024 Audi RS e-tron GT 2022-2024 Audi e-tron GT Georgia plaintiff Dwight Kelly purchased a 2019 Audi e-tron quattro in August 2020, and although he did not claim he had any problems with the battery, he claimed his Audi e-tron now Value has dropped, reportedly more than a typical Audi e-tron. Gasoline-powered vehicles. According to a class-action lawsuit, the Audi e-tron battery recall is not enough to prevent battery problems and fires. The Audi e-tron battery recalls ( here…
Ford Escape Hybrid and Lincoln Corsair Hybrid Recalled
Ford and Lincoln are recalling 20,000 hybrid vehicles after the vehicles developed battery problems. January 5, 2025 — Ford Escape Hybrid and Lincoln Corsair Hybrid may need a new battery pack if the battery is defective. The recall includes more than 20,000 2020-2024 Ford Escape Hybrid and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid vehicles equipped with high-voltage batteries that may suffer from internal short circuits and battery failures. According to Ford: "Due to the battery manufacturing process, the separator layer between the cathode and anode of a high-voltage battery may be susceptible to damage. Damage to the separator may result in a short circuit within the battery." Ford launched a battery investigation in September 2024 after receiving three reports from Europe, all three incidents involving Samsung batteries. Samsung's batteries have caused serious problems for cars produced by other automakers. If the battery short-circuits, the vehicle may lose propulsion, but steering and braking functions will remain. Due to the heat dissipation of the…
Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe file lawsuit
FCA Canada has been accused of manufacturing and selling defective plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). December 26, 2024 — A Canadian class action lawsuit for the 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe alleges a battery defect caused the battery to catch fire. FCA Canada has been accused of selling Jeeps without warning consumers of the dangers, and the plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim the recall didn't help. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) that rely on high-voltage hybrid battery systems. But flaws in those systems caused the batteries to catch fire regardless of whether the Jeep was parked or driving, the lawsuit said. Charging Jeeps near combustible items is not allowed, and owners say they have yet to receive what they paid. Jeep 4xe vehicles are equipped with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack composed of nickel manganese cobalt. The battery packs are made by Samsung, which the…
Jeep 4xe battery explosion hazard sparks lawsuit
FCA Canada files lawsuit over two battery fire recalls of Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs December 19, 2024 — Explosive battery hazards in the Jeep 4xe have prompted a class-action lawsuit in Canada following the recall of 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV. The FCA Canada class action lawsuit includes everyone in Canada who owns, owns, leases, leases and/or uses a 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or a 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. Fiat Chrysler Canada has issued two recalls for Jeep 4xe vehicles because the batteries used in these vehicles may be affected by diaphragm damage. The plaintiff claimed that the battery could explode even if the vehicle was parked. According to the class action lawsuit, Jeep 4xe customers have been warned not to charge their vehicles and not to park in or near buildings or vehicles. According to the lawsuit, Chrysler failed to disclose how high-voltage hybrid batteries…
Ford Fusion Energi class action lawsuit filed in Canada
The Ford Canada lawsuit alleges that 2019-2020 Ford Fusion PHEVs may catch fire due to a defective battery. December 10, 2024 — Owners of 2019-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are at risk of losing their vehicles due to fire, a Canadian Ford Fusion Energi class action lawsuit alleges. Ford Canada recalled the vehicles in June 2023. Like all hybrid vehicles, Fusion Energi cars can be driven without charging, but they will use more gas than when charged. "This class action lawsuit involves the negligent and dangerous design, manufacture and installation of the high-voltage battery energy control module in 2019-2020 Ford Fusion PHEV vehicles." Ontario plaintiff Zachary Christou purchased a 2020 Ford Fusion SEL Hybrid in June 2022 to save money on gas. The plaintiff said he spent $655.11 on gasoline in the 12 months before receiving the June 2023 recall notice. The plaintiff stated that over a period of nearly seven months, he spent $1,117.06 on gas. According…
FCA Canada lawsuit claims Jeep 4xe vehicles are dangerous
The class-action lawsuit covers 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs. December 10, 2024 — A Jeep 4xe class action lawsuit has been filed in Canada against customers of the 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUV. Jeep plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are said to be equipped with dangerous and defective high-voltage batteries that pose a risk of catching fire. The lawsuit alleges that the hybrid battery system has caused fires, which can occur while the vehicle is parked or driven. The Fiat Chrysler Canada class action lawsuit was filed by 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe owner Jason Hydamacka. According to the lawsuit, drivers should be able to drive the Jeep in all-electric mode to save gas, but the battery allegedly prevents this. "The target vehicle was equipped with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack composed of nickel manganese cobalt. Without proper manufacturing and proper design, these types of batteries can easily heat…
Audi Q5 hybrid and A7 hybrid recalled due to battery fire
Recall 4,600 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV. December 4, 2024 — Audi Q5 hybrid and A7 hybrid vehicles are being recalled because their high-voltage batteries may overheat and catch fire. More than 4,600 2022-2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV are equipped with the battery. "In rare cases, high-voltage battery modules may experience thermal overload, resulting in smoke or fire. The root cause is still under investigation. Current analysis results indicate that certain manufacturing deviations may have occurred at the responsible supplier of the battery modules. ” — Audi The batteries are manufactured by Samsung, and Audi was informed in August 2023 of "four (4) field cases of thermal events caused by high-voltage batteries on non-US market PHEV vehicles." The automaker did not disclose how many additional accidents have occurred outside the United States since 2023, but Audi is not aware of any battery fires in the United…
Jaguar I-PACE battery fire recall involves buyback of SUV
At least 2,760 2019 Jaguar I-PACE SUVs will be repurchased after a battery fire. November 27, 2024 — The 2019 Jaguar I-PACE battery fire recall affects at least 2,760 electric SUVs, and Jaguar will buy back the vehicles. Jaguar I-PACE has issued battery fire recalls in the past, but vehicles still caught fire after installing diagnostic software that was supposed to prevent battery fires. Apparently Jaguar has seen enough, because buying back nearly 3,000 I-PACE SUVs won't come cheap. The recalled 2019 Jaguar I-PACE SUV was produced at the Graz Automotive Assembly Plant (Austria) from January 9, 2018 to March 14, 2019. Owners of 2019 I-PACE SUVs have complained of smoke and fire coming from under the vehicle where the high-voltage battery is located. As with other automakers' EV battery fires, Jaguar said "thermal overload" was caused by a folded anode tab. “Owners who previously updated their vehicles with improved diagnostic software believed their vehicles were protected from thermal overload,…
Kia EV6 ICCU recalled for second time
The Kia EV6 all-electric vehicle may lose power due to a drained 12-volt battery. November 27, 2024 — Kia EV6 ICCU has announced a recall for more than 74,000 electric vehicles that may lose driving power due to a depleted 12-volt battery. The recall of 2022-2024 Kia EV6 vehicles is necessary because these vehicles are equipped with an integrated charge control unit (ICCU) that can become damaged and stop charging the 12V battery. It's an ongoing problem for Kia, with ICCU issuing a recall on the same vehicles in March. Owners who have previously repaired their EV6 vehicles will need to have them repaired again. Kia says the ICCU can be damaged by "transient high voltages and thermal cycling." The 12-volt battery will gradually discharge and if the driver ignores the warning, the EV6 will stop moving forward. These warnings include a warning tone and one or more of the following: "'Check EV System' warning light, main warning light, charging…
Hyundai ICCU failure triggers second recall
The recall for Hyundai's integrated charge control units follows a recall in March over the same battery issue. November 24, 2024 — Hyundai ICCU failures have led to the recall of nearly 180,000 such vehicles: 2022-2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 2023-2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 2023-2025 Genesis GV60 2023-2025 Genesis GV70 “Electrified” 2023-2024 Genesis G80 “Electrified” The Hyundai ICCU recall expands and replaces a March recall for the same ICCU problem. Owners will need to return their vehicles to their dealers for the latest recall repairs. Hyundai says the integrated charge control unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, resulting in a loss of driving power. The issue dates back to October 2022, when Hyundai was investigating ICCU warranty returns due to thermal damage to "low voltage converter field effect transistors." "NASO (Modern) has confirmed that 57 unique incidents occurred in the United States from reports received from March 25, 2024, to November 5, 2024. There were no…
Ford Mustang recalled due to dashboard failure
Ford is recalling 6,200 Mustangs because the dashboard cluster may appear black. November 4, 2024 — More than 6,200 2024 Ford Mustangs are being recalled because the instrument panel may not light up when the vehicle is started or driven. The instrument cluster displays key information to the driver (speed, warning lights, instruments, etc.). Caution lights (warning lights) are required by law, but for Ford Bronco drivers, these lights won't appear because the dashboard is black. According to Ye Ye’s recollections: "Due to a software initialization issue in the Remote Cluster Box (RCB), a low voltage event may result in loss of communications." Ford learned of the issue during a warranty claim analysis process in August, but no other Ford vehicles have experienced the problem. Between June 11, 2024, and October 7, 2024, Ford was made aware of 58 warranty claims for instrument panels on 2024 Ford Mustangs. However, there have been no reports of crashes or injuries. Ford Mustang…
Mazda recalls CX-70 and CX-90 SUVs
More than 150,000 2024-2025 model year SUVs are being recalled due to a variety of issues. November 4, 2024 — Mazda has recalled the CX-70 and CX-90 SUVs, involving more than 150,000 vehicles, over different issues. In the first recall, 2024-2025 Mazda CX-90 and 2025 Mazda CX-70 SUVs may experience issues with the defroster and seat belt warning lights. Software programming issues with the dashboard power supply may cause errors when starting the vehicle. Multiple warning messages will be displayed in the instrument panel, and the defroster, seat belt warning and 360° view monitoring functions may be disabled. Mazda also said the engine warning light may come on and the hybrid high-voltage battery cooling system may not function properly. According to Mazda, there have been no reports of collisions or injuries. Mazda CX-70 and Mazda CX-90 owners will receive recall letters in the mail, but the automakers have not said when they will be mailed. Mazda owners can call 800-222-5500.…
Raptee.HV launches India’s first high voltage power
Raptee.HV, a Chennai-based electric vehicle startup, has achieved remarkable results in the Indian electric two-wheeler market by launching India's first high-voltage electric motorcycle, the T30. Unlike traditional electric bicycles, the T30 integrates high-voltage technology commonly found in electric vehicles, and its performance is comparable to that of 250-300cc internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles. Key features and performance The highlight feature of the Raptee T30 is its compatibility with 13,500 CCS2 vehicle charging stations across India, a first for a two-wheeler. The T30 comes with an on-board charger, allowing users to charge the bike at car charging points, which is a major advantage considering the growing charging infrastructure. The number of these sites is expected to double next year, extending T30 availability to more regions. The motorcycle is priced at Rs 2.39 lakh, making it competitive with conventional 250-300cc ICE motorcycles. The T30 has an IDC estimated cruising range of 200 kilometers and an actual cruising range of over 150 kilometers…
Jeep Wrangler 4xe battery issue debated in court
The class action lawsuit alleges that even after the recall, Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles still face a risk of catching fire. September 30, 2024 — The Jeep Wrangler 4xe battery issue is being debated in court after Fiat Chrysler was sued over alleged fire hazards in 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe lawsuit was filed after FCA recalled about 32,000 Jeep vehicles in November 2023 equipped with high-voltage batteries that could suffer internal failures. This can cause a fire whether the engine is on or off. The recalled 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler PHEV vehicles were produced between September 2020 and March 2023. FCA said the issue was still under investigation when the recall was announced. The automaker noted that of the 32,250 "potentially involved" vehicles in the recall, an estimated 1% are defective. FCA told Jeep Wrangler 4xe owners "not to charge these vehicles or park them in a building or structure or near other vehicles" until they…
Jaguar recalls 2019 I-PACE again due to battery fires
About 2,800 Jaguar I-PACE SUVs have been recalled, but vehicles continue to catch fire. August 30, 2024 — Jaguar is recalling its 2019 Jaguar I-PACE SUVs due to overheating of the high-voltage battery, which could lead to fires. Nearly 2,800 2019 all-electric I-PACE vehicles are being recalled, with owners warned to park and charge their SUVs outdoors, away from objects that could catch fire. The warning applies before the I-PACE SUV is serviced by a dealer and for 30 days after service. The 2019 Jaguar I-PACE SUV was recalled in the past due to the same battery fire risk. In May 2023, Jaguar's 2019-2024 I-PACE vehicles were recalled after eight battery fires were reported. According to Jaguar: “Owners who previously updated their vehicles with improved diagnostic software believed their vehicles were protected from thermal overload, but this may not be the case for 2019 vehicles.” Jaguar has discovered that battery fires are still occurring in 2019 SUVs that it said…
Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick 12V Battery Survey
Ford's low battery problem resulted in loss of electrical functions and loss of power. August 23, 2024 — Ford's 12-volt battery problems led to a federal safety investigation in January, but that investigation has been closed due to two Ford recalls. The investigation began after 2021 Ford Bronco Sport owners complained about their vehicles losing power. Ford Bronco Sport owners have reported complete electrical system failures while their vehicles are in motion or parked. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: "The investigation revealed that 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport and certain 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles are equipped with a 12V Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB) that may suddenly fail while driving. The failure is caused by an internal corrosion issue that is affected by prolonged exposure to high temperatures under the hood." If the battery management sensors do not detect a sudden loss of 12V battery voltage, the driver will not receive any warning. A serious consequence is that when…
MINI Cooper SE recalled over battery fire risk
15,000 MINI Cooper SE vehicles recalled due to reports of battery thermal events. August 23, 2024 — The MINI Cooper SE Electric Hardtop 2-Door recall involves more than 15,000 vehicles that are at risk for battery and fire issues. The recalled vehicles include MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles from 2020 to 2024, which may have a fault in the high-voltage battery or high-voltage system. This could cause a short circuit and fire. MINI Cooper SE drivers should see a warning light if something is wrong, even if the MINI is not running, a "thermal event" may occur. Nearly 2,600 MINI Cooper SE vehicles are being recalled in Canada. The MINI Cooper SE recall letter should be mailed by October 7, 2024, at which time dealers will update the software, which includes a diagnostic function that can detect a high-voltage battery fault and discharge the battery (below 30% state of charge, high-voltage battery emergency mode). MINI Cooper SE owners…
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Battery Fire Recall: Outdoor Parking
FCA has ordered a recall of 24,000 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans after discovering seven reports of battery fires in the vehicles. July 18, 2024 — Fiat Chrysler (FCA) has issued a recall of more than 24,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans after it discovered seven battery fires while reviewing warranty data. The vehicles recalled due to battery fires include 2017 to 2021 Chrysler Pacifica hybrids, which must not be charged until they are repaired at a dealer. Additionally, owners of 2017-2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans are warned to park their vehicles outdoors, away from any areas where fire could occur. However, Chrysler says the minivan will still be able to continue to drive. FCA did not release specific details, but in January this year, federal safety regulators launched an investigation into the Pacifica Hybrid battery fire recall since February 2022, including 2017 to 2018 Pacifica Hybrids. All seven battery fires in Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids occurred when the minivans were turned off,…
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