08.01.2026 15:21
Volvo recalled 413,151 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software issue detected in the rearview camera. The recall, which affects 2021–2025 model XC40 vehicles, reported that the problem would be resolved with a free software update.
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo has decided to recall 413,151 vehicles in the U.S. due to a problem detected in the rearview camera. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the recall was officially announced on Thursday.
THE ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED WITH A FREE UPDATE
According to NHTSA's statement, the problem experienced in the vehicles covered by the recall will be resolved free of charge through a software update at authorized service centers or via over-the-air (OTA) update method. Volvo will not charge vehicle owners for this process.
SAME MODELS RECALLED FOR THE SECOND TIME
The recall covers 2021–2025 model Volvo XC40 vehicles. Volvo reported that these vehicles are being recalled for the second time in the same markets and for the same issue. The company stated that an additional software problem causing the same symptoms was detected after the first recall in May 2025.
NEW SOFTWARE "COMING IN THE NEXT WEEKS"
In a statement to Reuters from Volvo, it was expressed that the second recall is a result of an additional technical issue that arose after the first recall. The company announced that the corrective software prepared for all affected vehicles is planned to be offered to users wirelessly (OTA) in the coming weeks.