Software updates
Updating your vehicle's software ensures that it stays up to date with the latest features and improvements.
Software updates are primarily done over the air (OTA). If there’s no OTA update available for your vehicle you already have the latest version.
Some updates are only available at your Volvo retailer or authorized Volvo workshop. You don’t have to schedule an appointment for these updates as they are installed as part of your regular maintenance visit and other services.
Keep in mind that you may be charged when new software is installed at a Volvo retailer or workshop, unless it’s included in a repair or service agreement.Note
The features and functionality included in the update may vary depending on your market and your vehicle’s specifications.
The software in declared ordinary software release windows does not affect certification, safety, emissions, or non-compliance. All issues related to certification & homologation, product safety, non-compliance, environmental protection/emissions, anti-theft, or systematic quality issues are handled within the Volvo Cars Critical Concern Action Process (CCAP).
Updates in software 3.2.12
Software release date: 2026-11-02
This update will be available as an over-the-air download about three weeks after the software release date.Note
Highlights
Selected new features and improvements in this update:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay is now available.
- Use Park Pilot Assist to parallel park automatically.
- Improve ground visibility when reversing with automatic mirror tilt.
Explore all changes in more detail below.
New features
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay gives you another way of using your iPhone via the vehicle's interface. You can use certain communication, navigation and media apps on your iPhone via the center display, as well as the steering wheel buttons and voice control.
Connect your iPhone to the vehicle via Bluetooth and activate Apple CarPlay. After setting up CarPlay for the first time, it automatically starts when you connect your phone via Bluetooth again.
Park Pilot Assist
Park Pilot Assist helps you park by automatically steering the vehicle in and out of parallel parking spaces. You can find the feature via the parking view in the center display.
Read more about it in the user manual before using it for the first time.
Mirror tilt
Mirror tilt automatically tilts one or both door mirrors when the vehicle is in reverse. You can enable the feature in settings. When selecting reverse, you can also use the mirror tilt controls that appear in the contextual bar to make temporary changes without affecting your usual settings.
Fold rear headrests
You can fold the outer rear headrests via the center display to improve rear visibility.
Exterior lights
When the vehicle is parked, you can now turn off all the exterior lights via the center display.
Radio
We've added HD radio to your in-vehicle radio app.
Improvements
Displays
- The instrument panel surround view now shows walking and running pedestrians. We’ve also made visual updates to other objects shown in the surround-view.
Keys
- Your key card is now shown together with your other registered keys in the vehicle settings, providing a better overview of all keys linked to the vehicle.
Charging
- We've improved your vehicle's battery and charging information, including low battery messages, cold battery warnings, charging status and cable information where applicable.
- We've also made it easier to find manual battery preconditioning in the center display to improve usability.
Connectivity
- Setting up your vehicle is now easier, with an improved in-vehicle onboarding experience for connected services, digital key pairing and Volvo public charging.
General improvements
- FM-DAB linking and radio connection have been improved.
Updates in software 3.1.14
Software release date: 2026-08-17
This update is only available in workshops and not as an over-the-air download.Note
This update includes improvements to radio functionality, so you can enjoy listening without interruptions.