VOLVO EX40 (2025) recall — Back Over Prevention
Volvo recalls 2025 EX40 vehicles with rearview camera image issues that may reduce driver visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer or OTA to fix the problem.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling 2025 EX40 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display when reversing, which can cause crashes. This affects drivers who rely on the camera for safety. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81186-volvo-ex40-2025-recall-rearview-camera-image-not-displaying-increases.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81186-volvo-ex40-2025-recall-rearview-camera-image-not-displaying-increases · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V282000
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“Volvo EX40 (2025) Recall: Rearview Camera Image Not Displaying Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81186-volvo-ex40-2025-recall-rearview-camera-image-not-displaying-increases. Based on NHTSA recall #25V282000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V282000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This reduces the driver's view of what's behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The issue violates federal safety standards for rear visibility.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Volvo EX40 vehicles are affected. Drivers using the rearview camera while reversing are most at risk due to potential visibility issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 Volvo EX40 has a rearview camera that doesn't display when reversing. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or have a dealer update the software via over-the-air (OTA) or in-person.
What NHTSA says to do
The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rearview camera image may not display when reversing, which reduces driver visibility and increases crash risk. This violates federal safety standards.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall covers 2025 Volvo EX40 vehicles. Check if your rearview camera doesn't display when reversing.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552 to get the software update via dealer or over-the-air (OTA).
Contact Volvo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V282000 — Volvo Volvo Hello, I own a Volvo that is covered by recall 25V282000 from Volvo. The official recall notice states: The software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10320. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V282000 (May 8, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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