Software updates
Updating your car's software ensures that it remains 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. Keep in mind that you may be charged for installing software updates at a Volvo dealer, unless installation is included in a repair or service agreement.
When a new update is available, you’ll get a notification in the centre display and in the Volvo Cars app showing estimated time for installation and what’s included in the update.
Functionality after updating may vary depending on market, model, model year and options.
Updates in software 3.0.3
Software release date: 15 Apr 2024. You will be notified when you can install this software update, normally within 3 weeks of the software release date.
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.
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.
- 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
- 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
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 several minor drivetrain adjustments that do not affect performance, certification, homologation, environmental protection, or emissions.
Updates in software 2.12
This update includes several small improvements.
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.
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.
Improvements and fixes:
- The towbar folding function has been improved to be more responsive.
Updates in software 2.10
- The map in the driver display is now stabilised in the centre.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
Updates in software 2.4
Note: this software release is only available in workshops, not OTA. The content of 2.4 will be included in the next OTA release.
- Increased heat pump utilisation in cold climate.
- General stability improvements for charging and scheduled charging. Applies to both AC and DC charging.
- Minor improvements to interior lighting.
- Adjustments to interior light intensity.
- Drivetrain optimisation adjustments.
- Note: Information sharing between vehicles is temporarily disabled to support software release 2.4. If it was activated in the car prior to the update, its related privacy settings are saved until the service is enabled again by Volvo. Information sharing via cloud service is only available in Europe, Canada, and the U.S.
Updates in software 2.3
- Minor graphic updates of the trip meter menu in the driver display.
- Solution to false “Service Required” message related to Parking Assistance.
- Ready to drive notifications are calibrated to work better when using Pilot Assist.
- Note: Information sharing between vehicles is temporarily disabled to support software 2.3. If it was activated in the car prior to the update, its related privacy settings are saved until the service is enabled again by Volvo. Information sharing via cloud service is only available in Europe, Canada and the U.S.
Updates in software 2.2
- Introduction of Apple CarPlay.
- Front data USB Port opened for Apple CarPlay connectivity.
- Video apps can now be used in the car when parked. Video apps will be available in Google Play Store at a later time.
- Reduced rate of false “no entry” traffic sign alerts.
- Improved compatibility with iPhone, including wireless charging.
- Drivetrain optimisation adjustments.
- Note: Information sharing between vehicles is temporarily disabled to support software 2.2. If it was activated in the car prior to the update, its related privacy settings are saved until the service is enabled again by Volvo. Information sharing via cloud service is only available in Europe, Canada and the U.S.
Updates in software 2.1
- Driver display visuals update to improve consistency and clarity. The update includes changes to the following elements:
- Calm and Navi mode dials
- Fuel and battery level indication
- App menu
- Notifications
- Slightly reduced map size for improved separation from other display elements
- Scheduled charging bugfix. Driver display charging settings do not reset between drives.
- Tyre pressure monitoring system adjustments. The system may display a stored pressure-message after the update depending on the car’s configuration.
- Brake system diagnostics bugfixes and adjustments.
- Drivetrain optimisation adjustments.