Stay updated with the Volvo Cars app

Ensuring your Volvo Cars app is up-to-date allows you to access the latest features and improvements, enhancing your experience and connectivity.

 Note

The availability and compatibility of features and services vary across different markets and car models. Consequently, some features or fixes described in these release notes may not be available in your location or for your specific vehicle.

This update requires Android 8.0/iOS 16.4 or later.

Volvo Cars app version 5.49.0

Android

  • Dashboard statistics1

We've made some minor tweaks to dashboard statistics to give you the best possible experience.

Android dash tweaks 5.49
  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

iOS

  • Charging screen enhancement2

We've enhanced the charging screen so you can now see charging power and amperage while charging.

iOS charge power 5.49
  • Dashboard statistics1

We've made some minor tweaks to dashboard statistics to give you the best possible experience.

iOS dash tweaks 4.59
  • Air purification3

We've resolved an issue where occasionally air purification failed to start.

  • Incorrect mileage3

We've resolved an issue that occasionally caused statistics to show you the incorrect mileage.

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

Volvo Cars app version 5.48.0

Android

  • Driving Journal category filters

We've added the category filters of Private, Business and Unassigned to the top of the Driving Journal trip list so you can easily filter and find your trips.

5.48 driving journ category filters
  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

iOS

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

Volvo Cars app version 5.47.0

Android

  • Charging locations and timers4

We've added the ability to create multiple charging locations and set individual timers for each location. This gives you more flexibility and control when creating charging schedules.

EX90 charge locations VCA
  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

iOS

  • Software version3

Your car's software version is now accurately displayed in the Volvo Cars app and aligns with the software version shown in your car's center display.

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

Volvo Cars app version 5.46.0

Android

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

iOS

  • Send to Car now works as expected5

We've resolved issues with the Send to Car button that some users have experienced, including inconsistent display while driving.

  • Display of temperature fixed6

Issues with the display of temperature on the home screen are now resolved.

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

Volvo Cars app version 5.45.0

Android

  • Push notifications for climate control7

You can now receive push notifications when climate control is interrupted due to low battery in XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40, and EX40 cars. This is enabled by default in the app's notification settings.

  • New language option

We've expanded our language options in the app! With this update, you will be able to choose Romanian as your preferred language.

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

iOS

  • Push notifications for climate control7

You can now receive push notifications if climate control is interrupted due to low battery in XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40, and EX40 cars. This is enabled by default in the app's notification settings.

  • Remote start available on the Apple Watch6

Remote starting your car from your Apple Watch is now available for cars with Google built-in.

  • New language option

We've expanded our language options in the app! With this update, you will be able to choose Romanian as your preferred language.

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

Volvo Cars app version 5.44.0

Android

  • New maintenance view6

We've added a maintenance view for cars with Google built-in that displays your car's service and maintenance needs, all in one convenient place. You will be able to check when your next service is due, book a service appointment, monitor the status of various systems in your car such as brake fluid and washer fluid, and access the user manual.

Maintenance screen Android
  • Electric consumption statistics8

Information about your car's electric consumption is now included in the statistics view for plug-in hybrids with Google built-in. This update allows you to easily monitor your electric usage and fuel consumption, providing a more comprehensive understanding of your car's efficiency.

Android Statistics screen
  • Introducing Volvo EX90

In this update we've introduced a range of exciting new features for our newest addition, the Volvo EX90.

iOS

  • New maintenance view6

We've added a maintenance view for cars with Google built-in that displays your car's service and maintenance needs, all in one convenient place. You will be able to check when your next service is due, book a service appointment, monitor the status of various systems in your car such as brake fluid and washer fluid, and access the user manual.

iOS Maintenance screen
  • Electric consumption statistics8

Information about your car's electric consumption is now included in the statistics view for plug-in hybrids with Google built-in. This update allows you to easily monitor your electric usage and fuel consumption, providing a more comprehensive understanding of your car's efficiency.

iOS Statistics screen
  • Range information7

Range information, which is the distance you can drive with your current battery level, is now part of the home view for XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40, and EX40 cars. This update gives you a quick and easy access to your car's range directly from the home view.

2021 XC40
  • Improved driving journal

The driving journal has been improved to better align with your iOS settings. This update ensures that the units in your driving journal automatically adjust based on the measurement system selected in your iOS settings, offering a more localized and accurate experience.

  • Introducing Volvo EX90

In this update we've introduced a range of exciting new features for our newest addition, the Volvo EX90.

Volvo Cars app version 5.43.0

Android

  • Updates to our pick-up and delivery service

We've enhanced the process for our pick-up and delivery service to provide convenience and flexibility throughout the process. You can now either enter the address or select use my location and choose your pick-up location. This location will then be shared with your selected retailer.

Android PuD
  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

iOS

  • Target battery level9

We've added a new feature that allows you to set a maximum charging limit for XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40 and EX40 cars. You can now manage and control the charge percentage of your car's battery directly from the Volvo Cars app.

Target charging images
  • Updates to our pick-up and delivery service

We've enhanced the process for our pick-up and delivery service to provide convenience and flexibility throughout the process. You can now either enter the address or select use my location and choose your pick-up location. This location will then be shared with your selected retailer.

iOS PuD
  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

Volvo Cars app version 5.42.0

Android

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

iOS

  • General updates

This update includes general improvements and bug fixes to enhance the overall performance and reliability of your experience.

Volvo Cars app version 5.41.0

Android

Enhancements to retailer selection screens
  • Retailer map pins

We've introduced map pins to help you to quickly identify and choose retailers on the map.

Retailer map pin
  • Search by retailer name

You can now easily search for retailers by name in addition to the location-based search, providing a faster and more intuitive way to find your preferred retailers.

Filter retailer locations
  • Clustering of retailer locations

Retailers close to one another are now clustered together to enhance the map's clarity and usability, especially in densely populated areas.

  • Retailer search filtering options

We've added new filtering capabilities so you can refine retailer searches based on proximity to your car and your current location when you're on the move.

Filter retailers
General updates
  • Removal of the legacy widget & shortcuts

The Volvo Cars app will no longer support accessing shortcut functions through widgets or long-tapping the app icon.

iOS

Enhancements to retailer selection screens
  • Retailer map pins

We've introduced map pins to help you to quickly identify and choose retailers on the map.

Retailer map pin
  • Search by retailer name

You can now easily search for retailers by name in addition to the location-based search, providing a faster and more intuitive way to find your preferred retailers.

Filter retailer locations
  • Retailer search filtering options

We've added new filtering capabilities so you can refine retailer searches based on proximity to your car and your current location when you're on the move.

Filter retailers
  1. 1 Applies to cars with Sensus infotainment system only.
  2. 2 Applies to XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40 and EX40 cars only.
  3. 3 Applies to cars with Google built-in only.
  4. 4 Applies to EX90 only.
  5. 5 Applies to cars with Sensus infotainment system only. Feature rollout occurs by market region and may take some time to reach you.
  6. 6 Applies to cars with Google built-in only. Feature rollout occurs by market region and may take some time to reach you.
  7. 7 Applies to XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40 and EX40 cars only. Feature roll-out occurs by market region and may take some time to reach you.
  8. 8 Applies to plug-in hybrids with Google built-in only. Feature roll-out occurs by market region and may take some time to reach you.
  9. 9 Requires car software version 3.0.3 or later. Applies to XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, C40, EC40 and EX40 cars only. Feature rollout occurs by market region and may take some time to reach you.