Transport Canada has announced a significant expansion of a safety recall affecting Volvo vehicles sold in the country. The federal agency confirmed that Volvo has updated a recall for rearview camera dysfunction, now encompassing more than 40,000 vehicles across several models.
Scope of the Updated Safety Recall
The recall, originally covering a smaller number of units, has been broadened after further investigation identified a wider potential fault. The issue centers on the vehicles' rearview camera system, which may fail to display an image on the infotainment screen when the driver shifts into reverse. This malfunction poses a significant safety risk by obscuring the driver's view of obstacles, pedestrians, or other vehicles behind them, increasing the likelihood of a collision during backing maneuvers.
While the original Transport Canada recall notice was published, the updated documentation filed in early January 2026 reveals the expanded scope. The problem is linked to a software or hardware fault within the camera system that can cause a complete loss of the rearview video feed.
What Volvo Owners Need to Know
Owners of the affected Volvo models will receive direct notification from the manufacturer by mail. The notice will instruct them to schedule an appointment with an authorized Volvo dealership. Technicians will perform a diagnostic check on the rearview camera system and apply the necessary repair, which may involve a software update or, in some cases, replacement of camera components. As is standard with safety recalls, this service will be performed at no cost to the vehicle owner.
Transport Canada strongly advises owners to heed the recall notice promptly. In the interim, drivers should exercise extra caution when reversing their vehicles and consider using traditional mirror checks and a spotter if possible to mitigate the risk posed by the potential camera failure.
Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting
This recall action is being monitored by Transport Canada's Defect Investigations and Recalls Division. The agency maintains a publicly accessible database where consumers can search for recall information using their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Owners who believe their vehicle is affected but have not received a notice, or who experience related issues after the repair, are encouraged to report their concerns directly to Transport Canada.
The expansion of this recall underscores the ongoing importance of proactive vehicle safety monitoring and swift corporate action when potential defects are identified. It also highlights the critical role of federal regulators in ensuring manufacturers address safety-related defects comprehensively to protect Canadian drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
