In Pictures: EU product safety law may require EV makers to buy back cars with fire-risk batteries, court ruling suggests

Battery fires in electric vehicles are at the center of a German court ruling that could expand buyback obligations under EU product safety rules.

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The ruling involving a Cupra Born suggests Article 37 of the EU Product Safety Regulation may compel EV makers to repair, replace, or reimburse owners of cars with dangerous high-voltage batteries.

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Firefighters respond to a blazing car fire, underscoring the safety concerns behind the consumer law firm's push for stronger remedies for defective EV batteries.

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Dr. Stoll & Sauer sees the ruling as a new legal avenue for drivers whose battery defects persist after recalls.

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Affected owners could seek repair, replacement, or reimbursement if manufacturers fail to resolve high-voltage battery hazards.

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The ruling adds pressure on manufacturers to address fire-risk batteries beyond voluntary recall campaigns.

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Consumer advocates say the EU Product Safety Regulation could give EV owners a stronger path to compensation.

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The case highlights the growing legal scrutiny of high-voltage battery safety in Europe's electric vehicle market.

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EV makers may face buyback obligations under EU law when battery defects pose a serious safety risk.

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