Volvo has announced a significant vehicle recall in the United States, affecting more than 413,000 units due to a malfunction involving the rearview camera system. This issue represents a major software failure that extends across a broad range of Volvo's model lineup, unlike previous recalls which were more isolated in scope. The problem at hand is not a minor bug but a persistent software glitch that has impacted numerous vehicles from different production years. The situation bears a striking resemblance to a recent recall by Polestar, which had to pull back nearly 28,000 of its Polestar 2 electric vehicles due to a similar defect. However, Volvo’s issue is much more widespread, spanning various models and years, rather than being restricted to a single EV.
At the core of the issue is a software error that causes the rearview camera image to fail to appear on the vehicle’s infotainment screen while reversing. This loss of visual feed significantly reduces the driver's rearward visibility, which could potentially affect safety. While drivers could theoretically rely on their side and rearview mirrors as a workaround, modern regulations mandate that rearview cameras must function reliably at all times. This is not just a convenience feature—it's a legal requirement under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Volvo attributes the issue to a fault code that may trigger under certain conditions, causing the camera image to not display. Despite this malfunction, other safety systems such as rear automatic braking and cross-traffic alerts will remain operational in vehicles equipped with those features.
The recall affects a total of 413,151 vehicles. Specific models involved include the 2023–2025 S60s produced from June 24, 2022, to June 21, 2024, as well as V60s built between May 12, 2022, and June 28, 2024. Also included are the 2023–2025 V60 Cross Country models manufactured from May 16, 2022, to April 18, 2025, and the 2022–2025 S90s built from June 8, 2021, through January 25, 2025. A small batch of 2022 V90s produced on October 14, 2021, is also part of the recall.
Other affected vehicles include the 2022–2025 V90 Cross Country models built from June 1, 2021, to April 10, 2025, as well as the XC60s from the 2022–2025 production years, manufactured between May 20, 2021, and April 11, 2025. The recall list continues with the 2023–2025 XC90s produced between May 20, 2022, and April 11, 2025. Rounding out the list are the XC40s from model years 2021 to 2025, built between September 8, 2020, and April 18, 2025, and the 2022–2025 C40s assembled between October 19, 2021, and April 15, 2025.
Thankfully, Volvo has reported no injuries or fatalities linked to this camera malfunction. To resolve the issue, dealerships will perform a software update at no cost to the owners. Official recall notifications are expected to be sent to affected customers starting June 24.