The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Thursday said Volvo Cars is recalling 413,151 vehicles in the United States due to an issue with the rearview camera.
The recall primarily impacts 2021–2025 XC40 models, along with several other modern Volvo lineups.
The road safety agency said the software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of cost.
The recall, which includes 2021–2025 XC40 models, is the second for the same vehicles in the same markets after one issued in May last year, the Swedish automaker told Reuters on Thursday.
"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," it said.
The automaker is also preparing a remedial software update for all affected cars, which is expected to roll out over the air in the coming weeks.
Volvo aims to tackle range anxiety with new mid-size electric SUV
Volvo Cars on Thursday announced that its upcoming electric mid-sized SUV, the EX60, will deliver a driving range of up to 810 km (503 miles) on a single charge. The Swedish automaker shared the preliminary figures as part of a strategic push to eliminate range anxiety among consumers hesitant to switch from combustion engines to electric vehicles (EVs).
"We wanted to look at the challenges the customers face in order to own and use electric vehicles, and range anxiety is one of those key things that we wanted to tackle," Akhil Krishnan, the head of Volvo's EX60 program, told Reuters.
The EX60, which will be formally unveiled with full pricing and specifications on January 21, serves as the all-electric successor to Volvo’s global best-seller, the XC60. It is the first model built on the company’s new SPA3 electric-only platform, featuring an 800-volt electrical system that enables ultra-fast charging. Under optimal conditions, the SUV can add up to 340 km of range in just 10 minutes.
Volvo plans a recall to fix certain 2024–2026 EX30 Single Motor Extended Range and Twin Motor Performance vehicles, which in rare cases risk overheating that could, in a worst-case scenario, lead to a battery fire, it said.
Market Competition
While most mid-sized electric SUVs currently offer approximately 600 km of range, Volvo’s new model aims to compete with high-end long-range vehicles such as Tesla’s Model Y and the Zeekr 7X. The company’s focus on extreme range and rapid charging arrives as global automakers struggle with cooling EV demand, largely attributed to inadequate charging infrastructure and consumer fears of losing power during long journeys.
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