Volvo’s Camera Issue Back in the Spotlight
Volvo is now facing a class-action lawsuit in the US over a rearview camera issue that has already triggered a federal safety recall. Back in 2025, a software bug in Volvo’s infotainment system could make the rear camera freeze, crash, or not show up at all when you shift into reverse. The recall was reissued earlier this month, saying that the problem wasn’t entirely fixed.
Beyond the technical glitch, a new lawsuit has been filed targeting how Volvo handled the situation. The plaintiffs say Volvo admitted the defect and worked with regulators on a recall, but owners were still left hanging – no real fix, and no clear next steps.
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What the Lawsuit Claims Went Wrong
Filed at the US District Court for the Western District of New York, the lawsuit covers over 400,000 Volvos sold from 2021 to 2025 (yes, even the brand-spaking-new Volvo EX90), touching nearly the entire lineup – sedans, wagons, SUVs, and even electric models. Since the rearview camera is a federally required safety feature, the case isn’t just about inconvenience.
The camera failures stem from software bugs in Volvo’s Android-based operating system. When the system acts up, the rear camera image might not appear right away when you start backing up – leaving drivers without a feature they rely on every day.
Volvo’s other safety systems – like rear automatic braking and cross-traffic alerts – still work beyond the glitch in the camera display. But the lawsuit argues the rearview camera is a key part of daily driving safety. The plaintiffs also say Volvo dropped the ball on software development and testing, and that this problem should have been caught much sooner.
More critically, the suit asserts that Volvo had prior knowledge of the defect and failed to adequately disclose it to buyers. The complaint alleges that affected vehicles were still sold during and after the recall process without repairs or sufficient warnings to prospective customers.
Owners Still Waiting for a Resolution
Volvo says a more complete software fix is coming, with an update expected by the end of the first quarter of 2026. But the lawsuit points out that, so far, nothing has changed – even though the problem has been on the radar for months.
The plaintiffs say this delay leaves owners driving around with a known safety issue and no clear idea when it’ll be fixed. They also claim Volvo hasn’t offered repairs, refunds, or any real support while these cars are still on the road.
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