Software updates

Updating the software ensures it stays up to date with the latest features and improvements. Software updates are primarily done over the air (OTA) and all previous updates are included when you install one.

When a new update is available, you’ll get a notification in the centre display and in the Volvo Cars app about three weeks after the release date. The notification will also show the estimated time for installation and what’s included in the update.

All updates are available for installation from the release date at your Volvo dealer or an authorised Volvo workshop. Keep in mind, that you may be charged for the installation unless it’s included in a repair or service agreement.

If an update isn’t available over the air you don’t have to schedule an appointment but can just wait until the next over-the-air update is available. If an update isn’t available in your car, you already have the latest version.

Features and functionality after updating may vary depending on market, model, model year and options.

Software offers

In addition to regular software updates, you can also buy or subscribe to software offers via the Volvo Cars app. Read more about this on the Volvo Cars support website.

Updates in software 3.3.16

This update is only available for late model year 2024 cars.

Software release date: 18 November 2024. This update will be available as an over-the-air download about three weeks after the software release date.

 Note

After installing this update you’ll have to save a new reference value for the Indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (iTPMS). To do this, press the app library symbol iCup-2037-App view symbol and go to Car status, then select Store pressure.

You can read more about iTPMS in the user manual.

Android Auto

Android Auto can be used with Android devices via the centre display, your Android phone or with the right-side steering wheel buttons. When installed, it lets you listen to music, make calls, get driving directions and use apps customised for your car.

To use the Android Auto app, it needs to be installed on your Android device and connected to the internet.

You can also control the apps using voice-control in Google Assistant. To do this:
  • Press and hold the voice control button P5–1507–Voice control button on the steering wheel to start voice control with Android Auto. Press it briefly to use the car’s internal voice control system.
  • If Android Auto doesn’t connect, press and hold the voice control button again to restart the process.

Starting navigation through Android Auto will cancel any current route guidance from the car’s systems. Route description needs to be active to show the map.

For information on supported apps and compatible Android devices, please go to www.android.com/auto/.

General improvements

Road sign information might show the wrong number during start-up after updating. This will reset once the car gets a new value from the camera or the map.

This update also contains some tweaks and fixes. Including improvements and adjustments to:
  • Road sign information performance.
  • Camera image brightness for model year 2024 and later cars.
  • Drivetrain and power supply that do not affect performance.

Updates in software 3.2.8

Note: The release of this software is only to accommodate a hardware change in production. The SW content in this update is identical to 3.2.4:

  • Compatibility update

Updates in software 3.2.4

Improvements and bug fixes

  • We’ve fixed an issue where the car sometimes doesn’t detect the key when starting the car.
  • Drive system and power supply adjustments that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

Updates in software 3.1.10

We’ve fixed an issue where the car sometimes didn’t detect the key when it was started. This only applies to late model year 2024 and later cars.

Updates in software 3.1.9

We’ve made some improvements to the stability of the infotainment system. As a result of this, you might notice that the map no longer appears in the driver display when you shift into reverse gear (R).

This update also includes some bug fixes that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

Updates in software 3.1.2

Improvements and bug fixes

  • Reduced low frequency vibrations when driving at low speeds with light acceleration. This is only relevant in model year 2024 cars.
  • Activating air circulation manually now also activates air conditioning to avoid condensation on the windscreen.
  • Drive system and power supply adjustments that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

Updates in software 3.0.3

 Note

If the car is charging when you start a software update it will not restart charging automatically when the update is finished. Unplug the charging cable from the car and connect it again to restart charging manually after the update.

Android Automotive OS 12

This update includes support for Android Automotive OS 12. After installing you’ll have new features like:

  • A microphone icon in the top bar when you’re using the microphone.
  • Road Sign Information being available if you lose your internet connection, like when going through a tunnel.
  • Improvements to the voice assistant, including a new application that lets you interact with your latest messages via the centre display.
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Improvements and bug fixes

  • The rear auto brake is now smoother when reversing. This is only relevant in model year 2024 cars produced after 23w46.
  • Turning on preconditioning now also heats the steering wheel for model year 2023 and earlier cars. Model year 2024 cars got this feature in the last update.
  • Heat icons now work correctly when the parking camera view is open.
  • An update to the Security Patch Level (SPL).
  • Improvements to traffic sign recognition in Europe. This is only relevant in model year 2024 cars produced after 23w46.
  • Reduced vibrations when driving at low speeds with light acceleration. This is only relevant in model year 2024 cars.
  • Drive system and power supply adjustments that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

Updates in software 2.14.3

Improvements and bug fixes

  • The car’s low-speed performance, such as in queues or when driving uphill, has been improved (only for model year 2024 cars).
  • There have been several minor drive system and power supply adjustments that do not affect performance or other certified properties.

Updates in software 2.13.3

Updating the software to the latest version also includes previous updates.

Improvements and bug fixes

  • Steering wheel heating is now activated automatically during preconditioning in MY24 cars equipped with steering wheel heating.
  • Bug fixes for MY24 cars.

Updates in software 2.13.1

New buttons to select drive modes

You can select drive modes just as before, but the interface has been visually updated from a toggle to a button. Go to “Driving” in the settings menu to select either the Standard or Off-road drive mode. Note that when the car starts, it will be in the “Standard” drive mode.

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Improvements and bug fixes

  • The issues with the radio having no sound and taking a long time to start have been improved. After installing this update the radio favourites for all user profiles will be reset and you will have to save your favourite channels again.
  • The Park Assist Camera (PAC) can be switched off with the rear camera view button when starting to reverse (only for cars with a 90° PAC).
  • Improved image quality in low-light conditions for the 360° Park Assist Camera (PAC) (MY24 only).
  • There have been minor drivetrain adjustments that do not affect performance, certification, homologation, or environmental protection.

Updates in software 2.12

This update includes several small improvements.

Improvements and bug fixes

  • There have been minor drivetrain adjustments that do not affect performance, certification, homologation, or environmental protection (MY24 only).

Updates in software 2.11

Schedule software updates

This update includes a new feature that lets you schedule the installation of future software updates. Set the installation to happen when you don’t need your car and the latest software update will automatically install.

Introducing the YouTube app

Now you can watch YouTube in your car. Watch videos while you’re charging or taking a break from the road. You can sign into your own YouTube account to watch your Subscriptions and get recommendations.

The YouTube app will be added to your car’s center display next to all other apps.

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Turn off the wireless phone charger

You can now turn off the car’s wireless phone charger. Use the charger as storage when you don’t want to charge your phone and other devices. You can turn the charger off in the Controls menu in the centre display.

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Improvements and fixes:

  • The towbar folding function has been improved to be more responsive.
  • There have been minor drivetrain adjustments that do not affect performance, certification, homologation, or environmental protection.

Updates in software 2.10

  • The map in the driver display is now stabilised in the centre.
  • Minor drivetrain optimisation. Not affecting performance, certification, homologation or environmental protection.

Updates in software 2.9

  • You can now switch between Pilot Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with the left steering wheel buttons. More information about Pilot Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control can be found in the Owner’s manual after the installation.
  • New features in Apple CarPlay:
    • Apple Maps is now available in the driver display.
    • “Play/Pause” and “Next/Previous” buttons are available in the Apple CarPlay tile.
    • “Now Playing” information is available in the Apple CarPlay tile.
    • Phone call information is available in the Apple CarPlay tile, driver display and HUD (Head-up Display). Phone calls can be handled using the buttons on the steering wheel.
  • Added an option in Controls settings to fold door mirrors when locking the vehicle. Your choice will be connected to the currently used profile.
  • Improved stability of the infotainment system.
  • User profile is now correctly switching to the currently used key.
  • Radio channel is unchanged when starting new drive cycle.
  • Drivetrain optimisation adjustments.

Updates in software 2.8

This release will not be distributed over the air. Content will be included in the next over-the-air update.

  • Drivetrain optimisation adjustments.

Updates in software 2.7

  • Improved stability of the infotainment system.
  • Reduced occurrence of missing top status bar in the centre stack display.
  • Reduced occurrence of missing climate controls in the centre stack display after system reset.
  • Solution to occasionally missing search field in Google Maps.
  • Solution to an issue leaving the crystal gear knob light on when leaving the vehicle.
  • Improvements to Engine Remote Start.
  • Minor improvements in Road Sign Information accuracy.
  • Improved stability of parking assistance function.
  • Increased availability of driver support functions.
  • Drivetrain optimisation adjustments.

Note: After software installation you need to store pressure for TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system). Follow instructions in the Owner’s Manual.

Updates in software 2.6

Note: this software release is only available in workshops, not OTA. The content of 2.6 will be included in the next OTA release.

  • Improved cabin temperature control.
  • Front seat heating is activated automatically when starting parking climate.
  • Improved Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) performance at low speeds.
  • Drivetrain optimisation adjustments.

Updates in software 2.5

  • Improvements to reduce the risk of not being able to open the car with the remote key.
  • Care Key support that makes it possible for the owner of the car to limit the maximum speed of the car. More information about Care Key can be found in the owner’s manual.
  • A button for removing a paired device is added to the menu for pairing devices.
  • Apple CarPlay bug fixes and stability improvements.
  • Google Assistant support for SiriusXM added for subscribers to the service in North America.
  • FM/DAB radio bug fixes and functional improvements. The last selected radio station will start when vehicle is started again.
  • Interior backlight intensity has been fine-tuned.
  • Solution to a problem where the charging cable doesn’t unlock after charging
  • Improvements to the Range Assistant estimations. More information about Range Assistant can be found in the owner’s manual.
  • Drivetrain optimisation adjustments.
  • Note: Information sharing between vehicles is temporarily disabled. This can be enabled in the car’s privacy settings after 2.5 is installed. Read more about Connected Safety in your owner’s manual. Information sharing between vehicles via cloud services is only available in Europe, Canada, and the U.S