Volvo issues second recall for cars with faulty rearview cameras

Volvo issues second recall for cars with faulty rearview cameras   

January 27, 2026 Bojan Popic

Mahwah, NJ – January 27, 2025 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) is recalling 413,151 cars and SUVs whose rearview cameras may fail to show an image. The defect reduces visibility while reversing, upping the chances of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected: 

  • 2022 Volvo V90
  • 2025 Volvo EX40
  • 2025 Volvo EC40
  • 2022 – 2024 Volvo C40BEV
  • 2023 – 2025 Volvo S60
  • 2022 – 2025 Volvo S90
  • 2023 – 2025 Volvo V60
  • 2023 – 2025 Volvo V60CC
  • 2022 – 2025 Volvo V90CC
  • 2021 – 2025 Volvo XC40
  • 2022 – 2025 Volvo XC60
  • 2023 – 2025 Volvo XC90

These vehicles were already recalled over the same issue in May 2025, but repairs proved to be insufficient. 

Recall summary

The rearview camera in the affected vehicles may fail to show an image when the transmission is shifted in reverse. According to the manufacturer, this issue occurs due to a software error.  

Recall risks

An absence of a rearview image limits the driver’s visibility while backing up, which augments the chances of crashing into surrounding objects or pedestrians.  

Warning signs 

The driver might see a ”Camera is temporarily not available” message on the display if the rearview camera malfunctions. Other functions, including park sensors, rear automatic braking and cross traffic alerts should remain operational. 

Previous rearview camera recall

Volvo already recalled these vehicles in May 2025, when the rearview camera’s software was updated. This repair, however, apparently did not solve the issue for unknown reasons.

Other Volvo recalls

In July 2025, more than 11,000 Volvo EVs and hybrids were recalled over the loss of brake function caused by a software glitch.

In April 2025, Volvo recalled approximately 7,000 hybrid cars and SUVs because their high-voltage batteries could have overheated and caught fire. 

The repair

The dealers will update the rearview camera’s software free of charge.  

Notifications to the owners will be mailed by February 16, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 413,000 cars and SUVs are affected by this repeated Volvo rearview camera recall. To do a Volvo recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Volvo recalls 2024 XC40 SUVs over inoperable turn signals

Volvo recalls 2024 XC40 SUVs over inoperable turn signals  

February 9, 2024 Bojan Popic

Ridgeville, SC – February 9, 2024 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) is recalling 17,409 2024 Volvo XC40 compact SUVs over the failure of rear turn signals.

With the turn indicator being out of action, the vehicle is more likely to get hit by other motorists.

Recall summary  

Because of a software error, the car may not display the left rear turn signal when the driver flips the indicator on. 

Recall risks

For the risks of this recall, please see this recent article about a similar recall conducted by Ford.

Warning signs

The “left turn indicator malfunction message” should display on the dashboard. 

Other Volvo recalls 

Volvo has not had any major recalls lately, with the last one – caused by brake failure – dating back to February 2023, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the faulty software free of charge. Right now, the update requires a visit to the dealership. However, an over-the-air (OTA) update should be released “at a later date,” according to the manufacturer.

Notifications to vehicle owners will be sent on February 28, 2024.

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

This Volvo XC40 rear turn indicator recall affects nearly 18,000 SUVs. To do a Volvo recall check and see if your vehicle is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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