Volvo States XC60 Fire Was Not Caused by Battery
Volvo's preliminary investigation suggests a burning XC60 on Highway M81 was not caused by its battery, though the company plans further tests to identify the actual cause.
Volvo has issued a statement regarding a Volvo XC60 that caught fire on Highway M81, indicating that the initial investigation shows the fire was not caused by the battery. The company is preparing to conduct further investigation to determine the actual cause of the fire.
May 22, 2026 – Updates on the European vehicle fire incident on Highway M81 between Bang Yai and Kanchanaburi at kilometer 41, where the vehicle was completely destroyed and two people were injured.
Volvo Car Thailand has issued a clarification letter regarding the fire incident involving a Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid model. Following the fire incident involving a 2018 Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid on Highway M81, Volvo Car (Thailand) Limited conducted a preliminary investigation based on images from the scene and information gathered from people at the site. Based on this investigation, the company found that the heat and fire were not caused by the high-voltage battery area.
However, to obtain more complete and conclusive findings, the company will conduct further investigation into the cause of the fire. Any developments will be communicated accordingly.
