Published on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

Costa Rica’s Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) is urging owners of certain Volvo electric vehicles to complete a battery repair process due to a potential overheating risk.

Authorities said approximately 233 Volvo electric vehicles in the country may be affected. The models involved are the EX30 Single Motor Extended Range and EX30 Twin Motor Performance from the 2024 and 2025 model years.

According to officials, the manufacturer identified that in some cases, the high-voltage battery cells may overheat during charging, particularly during high-power charging. The issue poses a risk of a thermal event or fire.

As a result, Volvo Car Corporation and its local representative have issued a safety alert. If overheating occurs, the vehicle will display a warning message on the dashboard stating: “Danger! Battery Overheating. Stop Safely Now and Exit Car.”

 

To reduce the risk, Volvo recommends keeping the battery charge level below 70 percent. The company also advises affected owners to complete the required process to replace the batteries.

Customers will be notified by email, text message, WhatsApp or phone call to schedule a vehicle inspection appointment. The communication will provide detailed information about the scope of the Safety and Service Action.

Vehicle owners may also request an appointment directly by emailing notificaciones@volvocarcostarica.com or by calling 2288-3939.

Battery inspections will be conducted at the authorized service workshop located diagonally across from Boulevard Shopping Center in the Escazú district of San José.

The company said the technical inspection and any necessary battery replacement will be provided free of charge.

More detailed information about the alert is available on the official Volvo Costa Rica website.

The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) is the government agency responsible for promoting economic development, regulating market competition and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.

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