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Battery comparison from the weakness database

The riskiest batteries: recalls and documented issues by model

Not every battery ages the same, and some model generations had recalls for short-circuit or fire risk. This list ranks the 280 of 367 model generations with a battery recall or documented battery issues by risk. A recall is not a deal-breaker, but before buying you need proof that it was carried out.

#ModelTypeRecall Documented battery issuesAgeingCost risk
1 Audi A3 8Y 2020–2026
Recall: High-Voltage Battery Can Overheat (Fire Risk) · High-Voltage Battery Capacity Loss
PHEV yes — fire risk 4 watch critical
2 Audi A6 C9 2024–2026
Recall: PHEV Battery Overheating Risk During Charging · Timing chain stretch
PHEV yes — fire risk 5 watch critical
3 Ford F-150 14th Gen 2021–2024
HV Battery Electrode Misalignment — Recall + 80% Charge Limit · Consumer Reports Least Reliable — 3 Years Running
EV yes — fire risk 4 watch critical
4 Hyundai Ioniq AE 2016–2022
Recall: Battery software misses thermal instability · BMS state-of-health display inaccurate
EV yes — fire risk 5 watch critical
5 Hyundai Ioniq AE-FL 2019–2022
Recall: Battery software misses thermal instability · BMS state-of-health display inaccurate
EV yes — fire risk 5 watch critical
6 Seat Leon KL 2020–2026
Recall plug-in hybrid: High-voltage battery fire risk · HV coolant circuit loss PHEV
PHEV yes — fire risk 4 watch critical
7 VW ID.Buzz 1 2022–2026
Recall 93MU: high-voltage battery fire risk · Recall 93MF: high-voltage battery can overheat during fast charging, fire risk (KBA 17137R)
EV yes — fire risk 5 watch critical
8 VW up! 1 2011–2023
Recall High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk · Recall: Moisture in HV Battery — Fire Risk
EV yes — fire risk 4 watch critical
9 BMW i3 I01 2013–2022
Recall: Cell module electrode strip defect — fire risk · Recall: Faulty cell monitoring plugs — HV battery shutdown
EV yes — fire risk 3 watch critical
10 Chrysler Pacifica RU 2017–2025
High-voltage battery fire risk (recall Z11/22V-077) · RECALL: HV Battery Fire Risk (2017-2018 Hybrid)
PHEV yes — fire risk 3 watch critical
11 Citroën C4 3 2020–2026
BMS software — recall due to loss of drive · Recall: high-voltage wiring harness fire risk (ë-C4)
EV yes — fire risk 4 watch watch
12 Ford Mustang Mach-E 1 2020–2024
Recall: HV Battery Main Contactors · HV Battery Main Contactors Overheat — Recall 2022
EV yes — fire risk 7 unremarkable critical
13 Hyundai Kona OS 2017–2023
High-voltage battery: fire risk from faulty cells (electric variant) · Recall 21V127/200: Kona Electric Battery Short Circuit — Fire Risk
EV yes — fire risk 4 unremarkable critical
14 Hyundai Kona OS-FL 2020–2023
High-voltage battery: fire risk from faulty cells (electric variant) · Recall 21V127/200: Kona Electric Battery Short Circuit — Fire Risk
EV yes — fire risk 4 unremarkable critical
15 Mercedes-Benz EQB X243 2021–2026
Farasis Battery Fire Risk — Joint Recall with the Sister Model · Recall: HV Battery Fire Risk
EV yes — fire risk 3 watch critical
16 Mercedes-Benz EQC N293 2019–2023
Recall — HV Battery Housing Not Sealed, Fire Risk · Recall: HV battery inadequately sealed — fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 3 watch critical
17 Peugeot 308 P51 2021–2026
Recall: battery cell overheating with fire risk · Recall: charging cable overheating with fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 4 watch watch
18 Porsche Taycan Y1A 2019–2025
Recall APB5: HV Battery Short-Circuit Fire Risk · Recall APB5: HV battery short circuit fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 3 watch critical
19 VW ID.3 1-FL 2023–2026
Recall 93MU: high-voltage battery fire risk · Recall: Out-of-spec HV battery modules — fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 3 watch critical
20 VW ID.4 1 2020–2026
Recall 93EA: high-voltage battery overheating and fire risk · Recall 93MF: high-voltage battery can overheat during fast charging, fire risk (KBA 17137R)
EV yes — fire risk 4 unremarkable critical
21 VW Multivan T7 2021–2026
Recall: HV Fuse Fire Risk · Recall: HV Fuse Defective — Arc Fire Risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 7 unremarkable critical
22 Audi A6 C8 2018–2024
Recall 93AB/93AD — High-Voltage Battery Overheating · Recall 93AD — high-voltage battery overheating
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch critical
23 Audi A7 4K 2018–2024
Recall 93AD — high-voltage battery overheating · Recall: 48V Battery Overheating During Charging
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch critical
24 Audi A8 D5 2017–2024
Recall 93QQ — high-voltage battery fire risk · Recall: Fire Risk During Charging — PHEV Battery
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch critical
25 Audi Q5 FY 2017–2024
Recall 93AB/93AD — High-Voltage Battery Overheating · Recall 93AD — high-voltage battery overheating
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch critical
26 Audi Q8 4M 2018–2024
Recall 93QQ — High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk · Recall: Fire Risk When Charging — PHEV
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch critical
27 Cupra Leon KL 2020–2024
Recall: Short-Circuit and Fire Risk in High-Voltage System · High-Voltage Battery Expensive and Without Capacity Guarantee
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch critical
28 Ford Escape 4 2020–2024
Incorrect repair under recall 23V-380 (fire risk) · Recall: unexpected shift to neutral
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 critical watch
29 Ford Tourneo Custom NXN 2023–2026
Incorrect repair under recall 23V-380 (fire risk) · Recall: unexpected shift to neutral
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 critical critical
30 MINI MINI Countryman F60 2017–2024
Recall High-Voltage Battery Short-Circuit Risk · Recall: PHEV high-voltage battery fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch critical
31 Renault ZOE 1 2012–2024
Recall: battery short circuit / fire risk (0DKQ) · Battery capacity loss with age
EV yes — fire risk 3 watch watch
32 Seat Mii KF 2011–2021
Recall: High-voltage battery fire risk (2021) · Traction battery capacity loss
EV yes — fire risk 2 watch critical
33 Smart ForTwo 451 2007–2014
Recall: contact fault inside the high-voltage battery (KBA 9755) · DC/DC converter (charging electronics) failure
EV yes — fire risk 2 watch critical
34 Volvo S60 3 2018–2024
Recall: Battery module defects — fire when fully charged · Recall: Battery fire risk from LG manufacturing defect
PHEV yes — fire risk 3 unremarkable critical
35 Volvo V60 2 2018–2024
Recall: Battery module defects — fire when fully charged · Recall: Battery fire risk from LG manufacturing defect
PHEV yes — fire risk 3 unremarkable critical
36 VW Golf 7 2012–2017
Recall: Fire Hazard from Faulty HV Fuse · High-Voltage Battery Degradation
PHEV yes — fire risk 3 unremarkable critical
37 VW Golf 7-FL 2017–2020
Recall: Fire Hazard from Faulty HV Fuse · High-Voltage Battery Degradation
PHEV yes — fire risk 3 unremarkable critical
38 VW ID.3 1 2020–2023
Recall 93MU: high-voltage battery fire risk · Recall: Out-of-spec HV battery modules — fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 3 unremarkable critical
39 Audi Q7 4M 2015–2026
Recall 93QQ — High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk · Recall: HV battery cell modules overheat while charging
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch critical
40 BMW i4 G26 2021–2026
Recall: software algorithm shuts down high-voltage system · Recall: manufacturing defect in HV battery cells (fire risk)
EV yes — fire risk 2 unremarkable critical
41 BMW i5 G60 2023–2026
Recall: software algorithm shuts down high-voltage system · Recall: manufacturing defect in HV battery cells (fire risk)
EV yes — fire risk 2 watch watch
42 BMW i7 G70 2022–2026
Recall: software algorithm shuts down high-voltage system · Recall: manufacturing defect in HV battery cells (fire risk)
EV yes — fire risk 3 watch unremarkable
43 BMW X5 G05 2018–2026
Recall: Cell short circuit when fully charged — fire risk · Recall: Short circuit between two cells — fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch critical
44 Cupra Formentor 1 2020–2024
Recall: Short-Circuit and Fire Risk in High-Voltage System · Recall PHEV 2020–2022 — Fire Risk from Short Circuit
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch critical
45 Fiat Ulysse 507 2022–2026
Recall: faulty high-voltage cable raises fire risk (2022) · BMS software: drive loss while driving
EV yes — fire risk 3 watch no data
46 Ford Kuga 3 2019–2024
Recall 2020: High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk (Samsung SDI Contamination) · Recall 24S79 (2024): Internal Short Circuit High-Voltage Battery
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 critical watch
47 Jeep Compass MP 2017–2024
Recall: defect in the hybrid traction battery can cause overheating and fire · High-voltage battery failure (documented early)
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch critical
48 Jeep Wrangler JL 2018–2026
Recall: HV battery fire risk — 32,125 Wrangler 4xe · Recall 4xe PHEV: High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch critical
49 Land Rover Defender L663 2019–2026
Recall N908: oil filter housing — fire risk · High-voltage battery capacity loss
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch critical
50 MINI MINI Countryman U25 2024–2028
Recall: HV battery fire risk · HV battery capacity loss (PHEV)
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch watch
51 Opel Ampera Ampera 2012–2015
Recall: Fire risk from defective high-voltage battery at full charge capacity · HV battery shows zero range despite remaining charge
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch watch
52 Peugeot 3008 P84 2016–2023
Recall: battery cell overheating with fire risk · Recall: charging cable overheating with fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch watch
53 Peugeot 408 E3 2022–2026
Recall: battery cell overheating with fire risk · Recall: charging cable overheating with fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch watch
54 Peugeot 508 R8 2018–2026
Recall: battery cell overheating with fire risk · Recall: charging cable overheating with fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch watch
55 Peugeot Traveller 1 2016–2026
Recall series: wiring harnesses, fire risk and software errors (2016–2026) · Recall: e-Traveller high-voltage wiring harness out of specification
EV yes — fire risk 3 watch no data
56 Skoda Enyaq iV 2021–2025
HV battery service measure (LG Chem cells) · HV battery cell fault (service action 93P7)
EV yes — fire risk 2 unremarkable critical
57 Smart ForFour 453 2014–2022
Recall: contact fault inside the high-voltage battery (KBA 9755) · DC/DC converter (charging electronics) failure
EV yes — fire risk 2 watch watch
58 Smart ForTwo 453 2014–2022
Recall: contact fault inside the high-voltage battery (KBA 9755) · Recall: Faulty HV battery contacts — engine failure
EV yes — fire risk 2 watch watch
59 VW Arteon 1 2017–2026
Recall: HV Battery Fuse Fire Risk · HV Battery Capacity Loss
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 unremarkable critical
60 VW Touareg 2 2010–2018
High-voltage battery fire risk — KBA recall · Recall: Water can collect in the spare wheel well…
Full hybrid yes — fire risk 2 watch watch
61 Audi e-tron GE 2018–2025
Recall: Moisture Ingress into HV Battery (Fire Risk) · Recall: Voltage Losses in Battery Cell Modules (LG E61V)
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable critical
62 Audi e-tron GT J1 2021–2024
Recall: Short Circuit in Battery Modules (J1 Platform) · Recall: Inadequate sealing of the HV battery may allow moisture to enter…
EV yes — fire risk 2 watch no data
63 Audi RS e-tron GT J1 2021–2024
Recall: short circuit in battery modules · Recall: Inadequate sealing of the HV battery may allow moisture to enter…
EV yes — fire risk 2 watch unremarkable
64 Chevrolet Bolt EV 1 2017–2023
Recall: LG battery fire risk (NHTSA 21V650000) · High-voltage battery replacement is very costly out of warranty
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable critical
65 Citroën C4 X 1 2023–2026
BMS software — recall due to loss of drive · High-voltage battery — capacity loss and SoH issues
EV yes 4 watch critical
66 Citroën C5 Aircross 1 2018–2026
Recall: High-voltage battery overheating fire risk · Recall: traction battery PHEV fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch watch
67 Citroën C5 X 1 2022–2026
Recall: High-voltage battery overheating fire risk · Recall PHEV: high-voltage battery fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch watch
68 Cupra Born 1 2021–2024
High-voltage battery fire risk recall (93S4) · Recall: Out-of-spec HV battery modules — fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable critical
69 Cupra Born 1-FL 2024–2026
Recall: A defective module was installed in the high-voltage battery… · Heat Exchanger Failure in First Year of Operation
EV yes — fire risk 2 watch unremarkable
70 Fiat 500e 332 2020–2026
Recall battery cell contamination · Recall: Contaminated HV battery cells — vehicle fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable critical
71 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL 2022–2026
Recall: HV battery fire risk — Grand Cherokee 4xe · Recall: Internal cell damage in the HV battery may cause a vehicle fire
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 watch critical
72 Jeep Renegade BU 2015–2023
Recall: defect in the hybrid traction battery can cause overheating and fire · High-voltage battery failure (documented early)
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch watch
73 Kia Niro SG2 2022–2024
Recall: Worn HV battery service plug contacts — overheating · AC charging fails (onboard charger/ICCU)
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch watch
74 Kia Soul PS 2014–2019
High-voltage battery fire risk, BMS recall · Recall Soul EV: high-voltage battery short circuit (SC267, 23V-218)
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable critical
75 Kia Soul SK3 2019–2024
High-voltage battery fire risk, BMS recall · Recall e-Soul: high-voltage battery — fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable critical
76 Land Rover Range Rover Velar L560 2017–2026
Recall N908: oil filter housing — fire risk · High-voltage battery capacity loss
PHEV yes — fire risk 2 watch unremarkable
77 Lincoln Aviator CD6 2020–2025
Recall 23V-626: PHEV High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk · PHEV: Sudden Power Loss / Stop Safely Now (DTC P1A0C)
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch watch
78 Lincoln Corsair C520 2020–2025
Incorrect repair under recall 23V-380 (fire risk) · Recall: unexpected shift to neutral
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch watch
79 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse W206 2021–2025
Recall HV Starter Generator — Software Fault · C300e plug-in hybrid fire risk (recall)
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable critical
80 Mercedes-Benz EQA H243 2021–2026
Farasis Battery Fire Risk (Recall 16136R) · Recall: HV Battery Fire Risk (Farasis)
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable critical
81 VW ID.7 1 2023–2026
Recall 93MU: high-voltage battery fire risk · Recall 93MF: high-voltage battery can overheat during fast charging, fire risk (KBA 17137R)
EV yes — fire risk 2 watch unremarkable
82 BMW i8 I12 2014–2020
Recall: Short circuit between two cells — fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 watch watch
83 BMW iX3 G08 2020–2022
Recall: software algorithm shuts down high-voltage system · Recall: manufacturing defect in HV battery cells (fire risk)
EV yes — fire risk 0 unremarkable critical
84 BMW X1 F48 2015–2022
Recall: PHEV High-Voltage Battery Short-Circuit Risk · Recall: Short circuit between two cells — fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 watch watch
85 BMW X1 U11 2022–2026
Recall: Cell module assembly — frame fracture, HV failure
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 watch watch
86 Citroën SpaceTourer 1 2016–2026
BMS software — recall due to loss of drive · Recall series: wiring harnesses, fire risk and software errors (2016–2026)
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable watch
87 Ford Ranger 4 2024–2026
Recall: high-voltage battery brackets can break — fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 critical no data
88 Ford Tourneo Custom FAC 2012–2023
Recall: faulty high-voltage battery cell connectors · Recall: electric motor mount failure causes loss of propulsion
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 critical no data
89 Land Rover Range Rover L405 2012–2021
Recall N908: oil filter housing — fire risk · High-voltage battery capacity loss
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch unremarkable
90 Land Rover Range Rover L460 2021–2026
Recall N908: oil filter housing — fire risk · High-voltage battery capacity loss
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch unremarkable
91 Land Rover Range Rover Sport L461 2022–2026
Recall N908: oil filter housing — fire risk · High-voltage battery capacity loss
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch unremarkable
92 Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 2013–2022
Recall N908: oil filter housing — fire risk · High-voltage battery capacity loss
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 watch unremarkable
93 Mercedes-Benz EQE V295 2022–2026
Recall: faulty 80A high-voltage fuse box · Recall: Software fault in HV system
EV yes — fire risk 0 unremarkable critical
94 MINI MINI F56 2014–2024
Recall: high-voltage battery moisture ingress / fire risk · Recall: moisture ingress into the HV battery — fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable watch
95 Opel Zafira Life 1 2019–2026
Recall: E-Zafira high-voltage wiring harness out of spec · Onboard charger: AC charging aborts (Zafira-e Life)
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable watch
96 Renault 5 E-Tech 1 2024–2026
Recall: battery anode defect / fire risk (0F49) · Recall: traction-battery fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 0 unremarkable critical
97 Smart ForFour 453-FL 2020–2024
Recall: contact fault inside the high-voltage battery (KBA 9755) · DC/DC converter (charging electronics) failure
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable watch
98 Smart ForTwo 453-FL 2020–2024
Recall: contact fault inside the high-voltage battery (KBA 9755) · DC/DC converter (charging electronics) failure
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable watch
99 Audi SQ6 e-tron J3 2024–2026
Recall: Inadequate sealing of the HV battery may allow moisture to enter… · Recall: HV battery cell voltage loss — thermal overload
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable unremarkable
100 BMW iX I20 2021–2026
Recall: incorrectly manufactured Combined Charging Unit (CCU) · Recall: manufacturing defect in HV battery cells (fire risk)
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable unremarkable
101 BMW iX1 U11 2022–2026
Recall: software algorithm shuts down high-voltage system · Recall: manufacturing defect in HV battery cells (fire risk)
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable unremarkable
102 BMW X2 F39 2018–2023
Recall: Short circuit between two cells — fire risk · Recall: Cell module electrode strip defect — fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 watch no data
103 BMW X3 G01 2017–2026
Recall: Short circuit between two cells — fire risk · Recall: Cell module electrode strip defect — fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 watch no data
104 Honda Civic FL 2021–2024
Recall: Loss of drive, fire risk · Battery Terminal Corrosion on Lithium-Ion Battery
Full hybrid yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable no data
105 Kia EV9 MV 2023–2024
Recall: ICCU failure leads to loss of drive (EV6) · ICCU failure, loss of drive power (recall)
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable no data
106 Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse W177 2018–2025
Recall: HV battery housing seal — moisture ingress, fire risk · Starter Battery — Common Breakdown Cause
PHEV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable unremarkable
107 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse W205 2014–2021
Recall: Defective HV battery bolt joint — injury in a crash · Recall: Defective on-board HV battery charger prevents external charging…
PHEV yes 4 unremarkable watch
108 Opel Grandland X X 2017–2024
Recall: PHEV battery bracket — fire risk · Recall: Drive battery cell defects — overheating and fire
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 watch no data
109 Skoda Elroq iV 2024–2025
HV battery service measure (LG Chem cells) · On-board charger defective / loud bang when charging
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable no data
110 Tesla Model 3 Phase 1 2017–2023
Recall: pyrotechnic battery disconnect defective (2023) · Battery capacity degradation over time
EV yes 3 unremarkable critical
111 Toyota RAV4 XA50 2019–2025
Recall: Faulty software logic causes the HV battery power limit to be exceeded… · Hybrid Battery: Moisture and Heat Protection
PHEV yes 3 watch watch
112 Volvo EX90 1 2023–2026
Recall: HV battery module short-circuit/fire risk · Central computer stays on, high standby drain
EV yes — fire risk 1 unremarkable no data
113 Dacia Spring 1 2021–2026
Recall: HV cable clamp · Battery degradation
EV yes 2 watch watch
114 Ford Puma 2 2019–2026
Recall: loose battery terminal clamp (MHEV, 2019–2020) · 48V Hybrid Battery Recall (Terminals)
EV yes 3 watch unremarkable
115 Mazda CX-90 TY 2023–2025
Recall: unexpected engine shutdown · Recall: Transmission Software Shift Logic
PHEV yes 2 watch watch
116 Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse W247 2018–2025
Recall: HV battery housing seal — moisture ingress, fire risk
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 unremarkable no data
117 MINI MINI Aceman J05 2024–2028
Recall: HV battery fire risk · Recall: Defective HV battery cell modules — fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 0 unremarkable no data
118 MINI MINI F66 2024–2028
Recall: HV battery fire risk · Recall: faulty HV battery cell modules can cause a short circuit
EV yes — fire risk 0 unremarkable no data
119 Peugeot 2008 P24 2019–2026
BMS software: drive loss while driving · Battery degradation — SOH drops to 93–95% after 30,000 km
EV — 4 watch critical
120 Peugeot 3008 P34 2023–2026
Battery cooling — BYD cells degrade during fast charging · BYD Blade battery capacity loss during fast charging
PHEV — 5 watch critical
121 Peugeot 5008 P37 2024–2026
Battery cooling — BYD cells degrade during fast charging · BYD Blade battery capacity loss during fast charging
PHEV — 5 watch critical
122 Porsche Panamera 970 2009–2016
Hybrid battery capacity loss · High-voltage hybrid battery defective
PHEV — 4 watch critical
123 Porsche Panamera 971 2016–2024
Hybrid charging electronics faults · High-voltage battery capacity loss
PHEV — 6 watch critical
124 Renault 4 E-Tech 1 2025–2026
Recall: battery cell anode delamination (fire risk)
EV yes — fire risk 0 unremarkable no data
125 Suzuki Across 1 2020–2025
Recall: Software logic exceeds HV battery power limit · Unwanted engine start — battery protection mode
PHEV yes 2 watch watch
126 Volvo EX30 1 2023–2026
Recall 2026: battery fire risk (SM Extended Range) · Recall 26V001: HV battery fire risk
EV yes — fire risk 0 unremarkable no data
127 VW ID.5 1 2021–2026
HV battery cell drift and module failure · On-board charger (AC charger) failed
EV — 4 watch critical
128 VW Touareg 3 2018–2026
Recall 93QQ — HV Battery Fire Risk · Recall: HV battery cell modules overheat while charging
PHEV yes — fire risk 0 unremarkable no data
129 BMW XM G09 2022–2026
48V mild hybrid system early failures · HV battery capacity loss (14.8 kWh)
PHEV — 3 watch critical
130 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N NE N 2024–2025
High-voltage battery module failure — charging limited · ICCU Failure — Charging Unit Dies Without Warning
EV — 3 watch critical
131 Hyundai Kona SX2 2023–2026
Recall: ICCU control unit failure (charging loss) · Hybrid drivetrain system failure
EV yes 2 watch unremarkable
132 Kia EV6 CV 2021–2024
Recall SC302/SC327: ICCU defect causes vehicle standstill · Recall: ICCU failure leads to loss of drive (EV6)
EV yes 1 unremarkable critical
133 Kia Optima JF 2015–2020
Recall: HV battery overvoltage protection (VPD→OPD) — loss of drive · High-voltage battery: capacity loss / cell failure (P0DE7)
PHEV yes 1 watch watch
134 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 2019–2026
High-voltage battery capacity loss · RSG and 48-volt network (MHEV): faults
PHEV — 3 watch critical
135 Lexus RZ EBM10 2023–2026
Recall: HV battery control unit fault causes loss of drive power · Below-average range on the early all-wheel-drive version
EV yes 1 unremarkable critical
136 Mazda CX-70 TY 2024–2025
Recall: unexpected engine shutdown · Recall: Transmission Software Shift Logic
PHEV yes 1 watch watch
137 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W213 2016–2023
48V ISG Battery Failure · 48V Lithium Battery Degraded
PHEV — 5 unremarkable critical
138 Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 2022–2025
Recall HV Starter Generator — Software Fault · HV Battery — Insulation Resistance Out of Tolerance
PHEV yes 1 unremarkable critical
139 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W222 2013–2020
Recall: Defective on-board HV battery charger prevents external charging… · 48V ISG Battery Failure
Full hybrid yes 1 unremarkable critical
140 Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 2014–2026
Stuck HV contactor forces full battery replacement · DC fast charging aborts seconds after starting
EV — 3 watch critical
141 Mitsubishi i-MiEV HA 2009–2020
Battery degradation (capacity loss) · On-board charger failure
EV — 4 watch watch
142 Nissan Leaf ZE0 2010–2017
Accelerated battery degradation (no active cooling) · Battery degradation without active cooling
EV — 3 watch critical
143 Porsche Cayenne 92A 2010–2017
Hybrid battery capacity loss · High-voltage hybrid battery defective
PHEV — 3 watch critical
144 Tesla Model 3 Highland 2024–2025
Battery capacity degradation over time · NMC battery capacity degradation
EV — 3 watch critical
145 Toyota Prius XW30 2009–2015
Hybrid system fault (P314a) · High-Voltage Battery: Capacity Loss on 2010–2011 Models
Full hybrid — 4 watch watch
146 Toyota RAV4 XA40 2013–2018
Recall: Faulty software logic causes the HV battery power limit to be exceeded… · Hybrid Battery: Moisture and Heat Protection
Full hybrid yes 2 watch unremarkable
147 Volvo C40 1 2021–2024
BECM/BDU hardware failure ('Propulsion System Service Required') · Onboard charger / charging problems
EV — 3 watch critical
148 VW Passat B8 2014–2019
High-Voltage Battery Capacity Loss · High-Voltage Battery Heat Exchanger Faulty
PHEV — 5 unremarkable critical
149 VW Passat B8-FL 2019–2024
HV coolant circuit coolant loss (PHEV) · Hybrid ECU error
PHEV — 7 unremarkable critical
150 Alfa Romeo Tonale 965 2022–2024
48V mild hybrid battery — limited long-term data · PHEV Battery Degradation — Little Data Yet
PHEV — 3 watch watch
151 BMW M5 G90 2024–2026
48V mild hybrid system early failures · HV battery capacity loss (14.8 kWh)
PHEV — 2 watch critical
152 Citroën Berlingo 3 2018–2026
BMS software — recall due to loss of drive · High-voltage battery — capacity loss and SoH issues
EV yes 1 unremarkable watch
153 Citroën C-Zero 1 2010–2020
High-voltage battery degradation · On-board charger failure
EV — 2 watch critical
154 Cupra Formentor 1-FL 2024–2026
48V Lithium-Ion Battery — Capacity Loss and Failure · High-Voltage Battery Without Capacity Guarantee (new generation)
PHEV — 2 watch critical
155 Cupra Leon KL-FL 2024–2026
48V Lithium-Ion Battery — Capacity Loss and Failure · High-Voltage Battery Without Capacity Guarantee (new generation)
PHEV — 2 watch critical
156 Cupra Terramar 1 2024–2026
48V Lithium-Ion Battery — Capacity Loss and Failure · High-Voltage Battery Without Capacity Guarantee (new generation)
PHEV — 2 watch critical
157 Ford C-Max DXA 2010–2019
High-Voltage Battery Capacity Loss · Hybrid Battery Degradation and Failure
PHEV — 3 critical unremarkable
158 Genesis G80 RG3 2021–2025
ICCU failure — recall (loss of drive power) · ICCU failure outside warranty/recall
EV yes 1 unremarkable watch
159 Genesis GV70 JK1 2022–2025
ICCU failure — recall (loss of drive power) · ICCU failure outside warranty/recall
EV yes 1 unremarkable watch
160 Mazda CX-80 KH 2024–2025
Recall: unexpected engine shutdown · Recall: Transmission Software Shift Logic
PHEV yes 1 watch unremarkable
161 Mercedes-Benz EQS V297 2021–2026
BMS Software Recall — Drive Deactivates Itself · Recall: BMS fails to report errors
EV yes 0 unremarkable critical
162 Mercedes-Benz EQV W447 2020–2026
Stuck HV contactor forces full battery replacement · DC fast charging aborts seconds after starting
EV — 2 watch critical
163 Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 2015–2022
Recall: Defective on-board HV battery charger prevents external charging…
PHEV yes 0 unremarkable critical
164 Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 2019–2025
48V ISG Battery Failure · 48V Lithium Battery Degraded
PHEV — 4 unremarkable watch
165 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross GK-FL 2021–2024
PHEV battery range loss
PHEV — 1 critical critical
166 Mitsubishi Outlander 3 2012–2021
PHEV: high-voltage battery degradation due to software fault
PHEV — 1 critical critical
167 Nissan Leaf ZE1 2017–2024
Accelerated battery degradation (no active cooling) · Battery degradation 30 kWh faster than 40 kWh
EV — 2 watch critical
168 Peugeot 208 P21 2019–2026
BMS software: drive loss while driving · Battery degradation — SOH drops to 93–95% after 30,000 km
EV — 4 unremarkable watch
169 Renault Captur 2 2019–2024
Hybrid Battery Capacity Loss (Long-Term) · EV Mode Reduced in Cold Weather (System-Inherent)
PHEV — 3 watch watch
170 Renault Fluence 1 2009–2016
Battery Capacity Loss — Dramatic · Battery Replacement: High Costs, Limited Availability
EV — 3 watch watch
171 Rivian R1T Gen1 2021–2024
Sudden power loss high-voltage distribution · HV coolant heater and battery thermal fault
EV — 2 watch critical
172 Skoda Octavia NX 2020–2025
HV battery cell fault (service action 93P7) · HV battery replacement cost after warranty
PHEV — 2 watch critical
173 Tesla Model X Phase 1 2015–2020
Onboard charger fails · DC-DC converter fails
EV — 2 watch critical
174 Toyota Prius XW50 2016–2023
Hybrid system fault (P314a) · High-Voltage Battery: Individual Cell Failure After 8+ Years
Full hybrid — 3 watch watch
175 Volvo EC40 1 2024–2026
BECM/BDU hardware failure ('Propulsion System Service Required') · Onboard charger / charging problems
EV — 2 watch critical
176 Volvo EX40 1 2024–2026
BECM/BDU hardware failure ('Propulsion System Service Required') · Onboard charger / charging problems
EV — 2 watch critical
177 Volvo S90 2 2016–2024
Recall: Battery fire risk from LG manufacturing defect · High-voltage battery degrades faster than expected
PHEV — 4 unremarkable watch
178 Volvo V90 2 2016–2024
Recall: Battery fire risk from LG manufacturing defect · High-voltage battery degrades faster than expected
PHEV — 4 unremarkable watch
179 Volvo XC60 2 2017–2024
Recall: Battery fire risk from LG manufacturing defect · High-voltage battery degrades faster than expected
PHEV — 4 unremarkable watch
180 VW Golf 8 2020–2026
HV coolant circuit coolant loss (PHEV) · Hybrid ECU error
PHEV — 5 unremarkable watch
181 BMW 5er G30 2017–2023
Rapid battery drain (EfficientDynamics + turbo afterrun cooling) · Battery Drain — Afterrun Pumps Need Power
PHEV — 2 watch watch
182 BMW 5er G60 2023–2026
48V Mild Hybrid System Degradation · Recall: HV battery cell contact fault
PHEV — 2 watch watch
183 Chevrolet Malibu IX 2016–2024
HV battery cooling fan failure (P0BC9) · HV battery degradation (75–100k mi)
Full hybrid — 3 watch unremarkable
184 Ford Mondeo CD391 2014–2022
Hybrid Battery Degradation · HV Battery Capacity Loss
Full hybrid — 2 watch watch
185 Hyundai Inster AK3 2024–2026
BMS cell drift in LFP battery pack · Battery management and AC charging logic software update required
EV — 3 watch unremarkable
186 Jeep Avenger FH1 2023–2026
Recall: missing type plate on the high-voltage battery · "Electric drive fault" warning forces the car to stop
EV yes 1 unremarkable unremarkable
187 Lucid Air Gen1 2022–2025
Recall: loss of drive from high-voltage interlock fault · Recall: high-voltage coolant heater failure (defrost)
EV yes 1 unremarkable no data
188 Mazda CX-60 KH 2022–2024
Recall: unexpected engine shutdown · Recall: Transmission Software Shift Logic
PHEV yes 0 watch no data
189 Peugeot 3008 T84 2009–2016
Hybrid high-voltage battery capacity loss · Starter-generator bearing failure (Bosch SMG 138/80)
Full hybrid — 2 watch watch
190 Peugeot 508 W2 2010–2018
Hybrid high-voltage battery capacity loss · Starter-generator bearing failure (Bosch SMG 138/80)
Full hybrid — 2 watch watch
191 Renault Clio 5 2019–2025
Hybrid Battery Capacity Loss (Long-Term) · EV Mode Reduced in Cold Weather (System-Inherent)
Full hybrid — 2 watch watch
192 Renault Kangoo 2 2008–2021
Noticeable capacity loss in daily use · Heating drastically cuts range
EV — 2 watch watch
193 Renault Rafale RHN 2024–2026
Service campaign to reflash the battery management software · Single-phase-only charging and inconsistent current detection
PHEV — 2 watch watch
194 Seat Tarraco KN 2018–2026
HV coolant circuit loss PHEV · Hybrid control unit fault e-Hybrid
PHEV — 2 watch watch
195 Skoda Kodiaq NS-II 2024–2026
High-Voltage Battery Without Capacity Guarantee (new generation)
PHEV — 1 watch critical
196 Suzuki S-Cross 2 2022–2025
48 V Start Failures — Mild Hybrid · SHVS hybrid battery control fault
Full hybrid — 3 watch unremarkable
197 Suzuki Vitara LY-FL 2018–2025
48 V Start Failures — Mild Hybrid · SHVS hybrid battery control fault
Full hybrid — 3 watch unremarkable
198 Suzuki Vitara LY-FL2 2024–2025
48 V Start Failures — Mild Hybrid · SHVS hybrid battery control fault
Full hybrid — 3 watch unremarkable
199 Tesla Model Y Phase 1 2020–2024
NMC battery degradation · Battery cooling system leak
EV — 2 unremarkable critical
200 Toyota Prius XW20 2003–2009
HV-Batterie-Degradation (NiMH) · Inverter Failure in Hybrid Drive
Full hybrid — 3 watch unremarkable
201 Toyota Sienna XL40 2021–2025
Hybrid Battery: Moisture and Heat Protection · Hybrid system failure warning
Full hybrid — 3 watch unremarkable
202 Volvo XC40 1 2017–2024
BECM/BDU hardware failure ('Propulsion System Service Required') · Onboard charger / charging problems
PHEV — 5 unremarkable unremarkable
203 Volvo XC90 2 2015–2024
Recall: Battery fire risk from LG manufacturing defect · High-voltage battery degrades faster than expected
PHEV — 3 unremarkable watch
204 Alfa Romeo Junior 966 2024–2026
Recall: lane-keeping assist deactivates in bends
EV yes 0 unremarkable no data
205 Audi Q4 FZ 2021–2026
Air bubbles in the HV cooling system
EV — 1 unremarkable critical
206 BMW 2er Active Tourer U06 2022–2026
HV cooling fan runs continuously (225e) · PHEV range drops drastically in winter
PHEV — 2 watch unremarkable
207 BMW 2er U06 2022–2025
HV cooling fan runs continuously (225e) · PHEV range drops drastically in winter
PHEV — 2 watch unremarkable
208 BMW 7er G11 2015–2022
Rapid battery drain (EfficientDynamics + turbo afterrun cooling) · Battery Drain — Afterrun Pumps Need Power
PHEV — 2 watch unremarkable
209 Citroën ë-C3 1 2024–2026
Range — display overestimates real-world range · Short battery life under short-trip use
EV — 2 watch unremarkable
210 Ford Escape 2 2008–2012
NiMH High-Voltage Battery Pack Degradation · Hybrid Electronics Cooling Pump Failure
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
211 Ford Explorer 6 2019–2024
Hybrid battery degradation
PHEV — 1 critical unremarkable
212 Ford Galaxy 3 2015–2023
Hybrid Battery Degradation · Start-stop (AGM) battery fails early
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
213 Ford S-Max 2 2015–2023
Hybrid Battery Degradation · Battery drain / start-stop inoperative
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
214 Honda Accord XI 2023–2026
Recall: hybrid ICM software — loss of drive power
Full hybrid yes 0 unremarkable no data
215 Hyundai Ioniq 5 NE 2021–2026
Recall: ICCU control unit failure (charging loss) · Recall: charging problems and drive shafts
EV yes 0 unremarkable no data
216 Hyundai Ioniq 5 NE-FL 2024–2026
Recall: ICCU control unit failure (charging loss) · Recall: charging problems and drive shafts
EV yes 0 unremarkable no data
217 Hyundai Ioniq 6 CE 2022–2026
Recall: ICCU control unit failure (charging loss)
EV yes 0 unremarkable no data
218 Hyundai Santa Fe TM-FL 2020–2023
Hybrid drivetrain system failure
PHEV — 1 watch watch
219 Hyundai Tucson NX4 2020–2026
Hybrid drivetrain system failure
PHEV — 1 watch watch
220 Kia Ceed CD 2018–2024
Turbocharger wear from oil starvation
PHEV — 1 watch watch
221 Kia Sportage NQ5 2021–2024
48V mild hybrid system fault
PHEV — 1 watch watch
222 Kia XCeed CD 2019–2024
Turbocharger wear from oil starvation
PHEV — 1 watch watch
223 Lexus LBX AYH10 2024–2026
Early traction battery fault warning · Clogged hybrid battery cooling air filter
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
224 Mazda MX-30 DR 2020–2024
Severe range loss in winter
PHEV — 1 watch watch
225 Opel Corsa F 2019–2026
Battery degradation Corsa-e
EV — 1 unremarkable critical
226 Renault Arkana 1 2021–2025
Hybrid Battery Capacity Loss (Long-Term) · EV Mode Reduced in Cold Weather (System-Inherent)
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
227 Renault Captur 2-FL 2024–2026
Hybrid Battery Capacity Loss (Long-Term) · EV Mode Reduced in Cold Weather (System-Inherent)
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
228 Renault Megane 4 2016–2023
Plug-In Battery Capacity Loss
PHEV — 1 watch watch
229 Renault Symbioz RJB 2024–2026
Hybrid Battery Capacity Loss (Long-Term) · EV Mode Reduced in Cold Weather (System-Inherent)
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
230 Rivian R1S Gen1 2022–2024
Sudden power loss high-voltage distribution · HV coolant heater and battery thermal fault
EV — 2 watch unremarkable
231 Rivian R1S Gen2 2025–2025
Recall: high-voltage distribution box ground strap (drive power loss)
EV yes 0 unremarkable no data
232 Rivian R1T Gen2 2025–2025
Recall: high-voltage distribution box ground strap (drive power loss)
EV yes 0 unremarkable no data
233 Skoda Citigo AA 2011–2020
HV battery service action 93P7 (MY2021)
EV — 1 unremarkable critical
234 Smart #5 HX51 2025–2026
Increased HV battery standby drain in cold weather · Key fob battery drains unusually fast
EV — 2 watch unremarkable
235 Tesla Model S Phase 1 2013–2020
Battery management software throttled charging voltage on 85 kWh packs
EV — 1 unremarkable critical
236 Tesla Model X Palladium 2021–2026
DC-DC converter fails
EV — 1 unremarkable critical
237 Tesla Model Y Juniper 2025–2025
NMC battery degradation
EV — 1 unremarkable critical
238 Toyota Camry XV70 2019–2025
Hybrid Battery: Moisture and Heat Protection · Hybrid battery sensitive to moisture
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
239 Toyota Corolla E210 2019–2025
Hybrid system fault (P314a) · Starter battery failing prematurely
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
240 Toyota Highlander XU70 2021–2025
Hybrid Battery: Moisture and Heat Protection · Hybrid Battery Ages During Inactivity and Heat
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
241 Toyota Proace City Verso K9 2020–2026
BMS software: drive loss while driving · Battery degradation — SOH drops to 93–95% after 30,000 km
EV — 2 watch no data
242 Toyota Proace Verso 1 2016–2026
BMS software: drive loss while driving · Battery degradation — SOH drops to 93–95% after 30,000 km
EV — 2 watch no data
243 Toyota Yaris XP130 2011–2020
HV-Batterie-Degradation (NiMH) · Starter battery fails prematurely
Full hybrid — 2 watch unremarkable
244 Citroën DS5 1 2011–2018
Hybrid4: traction battery degradation
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable watch
245 Honda e ZC7 2020–2024
HV battery: SoH drops early to around 83–84 %, BMS reset distorts the reading
EV — 1 unremarkable watch
246 Hyundai Santa Fe MX5 2024–2025
Hybrid drivetrain system failure
PHEV — 1 watch unremarkable
247 Hyundai Santa Fe TM 2018–2023
Hybrid drivetrain system failure
PHEV — 1 watch unremarkable
248 Hyundai Tucson NX4-FL 2024–2026
Hybrid drivetrain system failure
PHEV — 1 watch unremarkable
249 Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 2014–2026
High-voltage battery capacity loss
PHEV — 1 watch unremarkable
250 MG HS AS23 2021–2024
Hybrid drivetrain failure with limp-home mode
PHEV — 1 watch no data
251 Nissan Ariya FE0 2022–2025
Accelerated battery degradation (no active cooling)
EV — 1 unremarkable watch
252 Nissan NV200 M20 2009–2025
Accelerated battery degradation (no active cooling)
EV — 1 unremarkable watch
253 Porsche Cayenne 9YA 2018–2024
Electronics failures on E-Hybrid models
PHEV — 1 watch unremarkable
254 Renault Kangoo 3 2021–2026
Only 11 kW AC charging as standard
EV — 1 unremarkable watch
255 Toyota C-HR AX50 2024–2025
Inaccurate fuel gauge
PHEV — 1 watch unremarkable
256 Toyota Camry XV50 2012–2017
High-voltage battery degradation
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable watch
257 Audi Q6 J3 2024–2026
High-voltage battery requires software monitoring
EV — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
258 Citroën C3 Aircross 2 2024–2026
Range — display overestimates real-world range
EV — 1 unremarkable no data
259 Ford Maverick 1 2022–2025
Reduced EV Range in Cold Weather (Normal Behavior)
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
260 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N CE N 2026–2027
ICCU Failure (Integrated Charging Control Unit)
EV — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
261 Hyundai Staria US4 2021–2026
Hybrid drivetrain system failure
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
262 Kia EV3 SV1 2024–2026
ICCU failure causes charging to stop
EV — 1 unremarkable no data
263 Kia EV4 CT1 2025–2026
ICCU failure causes charging to stop
EV — 1 unremarkable no data
264 Lexus LC URZ100 2017–2026
Battery drain during extended parking
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
265 Lexus RX AL10 2010–2015
Premature Battery Drain
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
266 Mazda CX-6e 1 2026–2026
Battery preconditioning barely reacts in cold weather
EV — 1 unremarkable no data
267 Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 2019–2025
Starter battery failures
PHEV — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
268 Mercedes-Benz CLE C236 2023–2026
48V ISG Battery Failure
PHEV — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
269 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W214 2023–2025
48V ISG Battery Failure
PHEV — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
270 Mercedes-Benz EQT W420 2023–2026
DC fast charging not standard across all trim lines
EV — 1 unremarkable no data
271 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé C167 2020–2026
48V ISG Battery Failure
PHEV — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
272 MG Marvel R EP21 2021–2025
DC charging power drops after software updates
EV — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
273 Suzuki Swace 1 2020–2025
Hybrid battery aging and module imbalance
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
274 Toyota Auris E180 2012–2019
Hybrid system fault (P314a)
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
275 Toyota Avalon XX40 2013–2018
High-voltage battery degradation
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
276 Toyota Avalon XX50 2019–2022
Hybrid Battery: Moisture and Heat Protection
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
277 Toyota C-HR AX10 2016–2023
Hybrid system fault (P314a)
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
278 Toyota Venza XU80 2021–2024
Hybrid Battery: Moisture and Heat Protection
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
279 Toyota Yaris XP210 2020–2025
Starter battery drains during periods of standing
Full hybrid — 1 unremarkable unremarkable
280 VW Tiguan 3 2024–2026
48V battery and belt starter-generator wear
PHEV — 1 unremarkable unremarkable

Where the numbers come from

Recalls come from the KBA and NHTSA databases with reference numbers. Documented issues are individually researched weaknesses with at least two independent sources. The ageing rating uses measured fleet data where available, otherwise the ADAC study on PHEV ageing by make; the cost risk is derived from the documented new-part price. The order follows recall, fire risk, number of issues and both ratings.

Every row links to the model page with its sources. We take no manufacturer promises and estimate nothing: if a verified value is missing, the row is missing. Methodology →

Data as of 2026-11-05. The list is regenerated with every database update.