Camera Software Bug Drives Recall Of Almost Half A Million Volvos

by Chris Teague

Published: May 9th, 2025

camera software bug drives recall of almost half a million volvos

Volvo is recalling almost half a million vehicles for an issue that could cause the backup camera to blink when in use. In one of the largest actions so far in 2025, the automaker recalled 413,151 vehicles in the U.S. and almost 41,000 in Canada.

The problem is caused by a software glitch that causes the camera display to go blank when the vehicle is placed into reverse. Some vehicles may also generate a fault code, which would prevent the camera from displaying for the remainder of the driving cycle. When the issue occurs, the driver may see a “Camera is temporarily not available” message on the touchscreen.

Several models are impacted by the problem:

2023-2025 Volvo S60
2022-2025 Volvo S90
2023-2025 Volvo V60
2023-2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country
2022 Volvo V90
2022-2025 Volvo V90 Cross Country
2021-2025 Volvo XC40
2022-2025 Volvo XC60
2023-2025 Volvo XC90
2022-2025 Volvo C40

Because the problem is with the software driving the camera and not the hardware itself, the fix is as easy as an over-the-air software update. Owners uncomfortable with the process can visit a dealer, and Volvo will begin notifying customers by late June. The automaker will also reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses incurred prior to the recall repair.

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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Paul on May 14, 2025

A lot of Volvo and Polestar 2 models share this ailment, mostly sporadic and easily mitigated by shifting out of reverse or touching a camera control on the touchscreen. Since the law requires backup cameras be functional, a recall was required. Volvo and Polestar tried a few software updates in the past year but were unable to solve the issue before a recall was issued. An OTA software release looks to be planned for mid-June.

Most owners aren't "embarrassed" by software bugs. That sounds like a personal issue.

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Quickson on Aug 10, 2025

Mine’s a ‘22, but I imagine my fix would be using my mirrors. But again, mine pre-dates the issue.

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