National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday that Swedish automaker Volvo will be recalling over 413,000 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the rearview camera. The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge, NHTSA said.
The recall includes 2021–2025 XC40 models. This isn’t the first recall for these vehicles for this issue. Last May, the company recalled 413,151 vehicles in the U.S. for similar issues. This recall applied to a number of Volvo models including the 2021 to 2025 XC40, as the rearview camera image did not always display when the vehicle was placed in reverse, increasing the likelihood of a crash.
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“The second recall follows the initial recall from May 2025, and is the result of an additional issue having been found that causes the same symptom,” Volvo said. The automaker also said it is preparing a remedial software for all affected cars, which is expected to roll out over-the-air in the coming weeks.
Volvo isn’t the only automaker to announce recalls of late. Rivian said it is recalling 19,641 previously serviced R1S and R1T electric vehicles in the U.S., citing incorrectly assembled rear toe link, according to NHTSA. The automaker will replace the rear toe‑link bolts free of charge, NHTSA said.
NHTSA also mentioned that more than 350,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled by Volkswagen. Like with Volvo, this recall is due to issues with the rearview camera. According to the NHTSA notice, the camera “does not display” an image, increasing the risk of a crash. Officials added that the fault is attributed to a software issue.
Last month, Volkswagen also issued a recall for Porsche, affecting more than 170,000 vehicles. According to the NHTSA notice published on Dec. 19, those vehicles were also recalled due to a faulty backup camera. While the exact reason for the malfunctioning camera is unknown, the transient signal noise between the control unit and cameras can interrupt the signal, according to the NHTSA’s report.
Meanwhile, Volvo announced on Thursday its new electric mid-sized SUV which launches next month will offer a driving range of up to 810 km (503 miles) on a single charge. This move intends to win over consumers skeptical of EVs because of limited charging infrastructure and the risk of running out of power on long journeys.