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Motor 1
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Volvo Recalls Nearly 500,000 Cars Over a Simple Software Glitch
Volvo has issued one of the largest single recalls of the year so far. It affects 413,151 vehicles in the United States and another 40,673 in Canada, going back to the 2021 model year. The problem lies with the backup camera, which may fail to engage when shifting into reverse. This is considered a safety system that fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111 for rear visibility, hence the recall. Wondering if your Volvo is affected? These are the specific models cited in the recall. Model Year Volvo C40 2022-2025 Volvo S60 2023-2025 Volvo S90 2022-2025 Volvo V60 2023-2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country 2023-2025 Volvo V90 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country 2022-2025 Volvo XC40 2021-2025 Volvo XC60 2022-2025 Volvo XC90 2023-2025 The problem lies not with the camera, but a software glitch that can cause the camera display not to appear for a driving cycle. A fault code could trigger under certain conditions that may prevent the display from appearing. The nature of the fault code isn't made clear, but the result is drivers seeing an error message saying "Camera is temporarily not available." At this time, there are no known reports of accidents or injuries resulting from the problem. Volvo first learned of a potential issue in the spring of 2021. That's when the first report of an error message surfaced; the company logged 57 reports of potentially related failures since then. An investigation into the problem was escalated on March 26, 2025, ultimately leading to the recall as of April 30. Fortunately, it's a straightforward issue that's easy to fix. Volvo will simply update the software, either during a dealership visit or through an over-the-air update on vehicles so equipped. Dealer notification has already begun; individual owner notification will begin by June 24. Other Big Recalls Of 2025: Volkswagen's Fix for 177,000 Fire-Prone Cars Is Ridiculously Simple GM Recalls Over Half a Million Trucks and SUVs Over Engine Defects Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Car and Driver
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Volvo Recalls 413K Cars over Bad Backup Camera, Polestar Involved Too
Volvo is recalling over 413,000 models due to a faulty backup camera, which can be fixed with a software update. The massive recall involves pre-2026 Volvo models, including the S60, S90, V60, V90, XC40, XC60, and XC90, with Google built-in software. Every Polestar 2 is also involved in a similar recall, which also requires a software update. A boatload of newer Volvo models could have a problem with their backup cameras, specifically that they won't display a rearview image when put into reverse. The remedy requires a simple software update, however, that still means that 413,151 Volvo owners will have to visit their dealers. Polestar 2 owners are also on the hook. Michael Simari | Car and Driver Volvo says the backup-camera problem affects all pre-2026 models with Google built-in infotainment software. That's according to recall documents Volvo submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Of course, the exact model years differ between each vehicle based on when they adopted the Google interface. The list below provides specifics: 2023–2025 Volvo S60 2022–2025 Volvo S90 2023–2025 Volvo V60/V60 Cross Country 2022 Volvo V90/2022–2025 V90 Cross Country 2021–2025 Volvo XC40 2022–2025 Volvo XC60 2023–2025 Volvo XC90 Marc Urbano | Car and Driver While Volvo has stopped funding Polestar, the two Swedish brands are still collaborating. The Polestar 2 EV is also currently involved in a backup-camera-related recall, though the recall documents Polestar submitted to the NHTSA don't specify if it's related to the same Google software. Instead, Polestar chalks it up to a "synchronization error" between the camera and the video display. As a result, every Polestar 2 sold in the United States (27,816 models) is being recalled. Polestar has also ended production of the 2, making 2025 its final model year. Eric Stafford Managing Editor, News Eric Stafford's automobile addiction began before he could walk, and it has fueled his passion to write news, reviews, and more for Car and Driver since 2016. His aspiration growing up was to become a millionaire with a Jay Leno–like car collection. Apparently, getting rich is harder than social-media influencers make it seem, so he avoided financial success entirely to become an automotive journalist and drive new cars for a living. After earning a journalism degree at Central Michigan University and working at a daily newspaper, the years of basically burning money on failed project cars and lemon-flavored jalopies finally paid off when Car and Driver hired him. His garage currently includes a 2010 Acura RDX, a manual '97 Chevy Camaro Z/28, and a '90 Honda CRX Si. Read full bio
Reuters
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Reuters
Volvo Cars recalls over 400,000 US vehicles over rearview camera issue, NHTSA says
May 7 (Reuters) - Swedish automaker Volvo Cars ( opens new tab is recalling 413,151 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the rearview camera, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. The recall applies to a number of Volvo models including the 2021 to 2025 XC40, as the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy for the Volvo recall will be a software update conducted by a dealer or via over-the-air. The Volvo recall comes a week after peer and Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar (A4N1y.F), opens new tab recalled over 27,000 Polestar 2 vehicles in the U.S. due to a similar issue. The Polestar 2, which is currently not available for orders in the U.S., was built on the same platform as some of Volvo's cars, stemming from a partnership between the automakers. Volvo Cars on Wednesday also said it would cut 5% of the workforce at its Charleston plant in South Carolina in the U.S. The company last month announced a restructuring of its American operations and a withdrawal of its earnings forecast due a hit from tariffs.
