A new wave of vehicle recalls is sweeping across the automotive sector, with some of the world’s most prominent car brands ordering urgent repairs to fix significant safety flaws. The total number of cars affected stands at more than 980,000, including top-tier models from the likes of Volkswagen, Volvo, and Porsche.
The issues range from malfunctioning rearview cameras to seat belt systems that could fail when securing child seats. All required repairs will be carried out free of charge, with manufacturers notifying affected drivers through official communications.
Widespread Camera Malfunctions Trigger Software Recalls
Rear visibility problems have led to a number of separate recalls from major automakers, including Volvo, Volkswagen, Porsche, and Lamborghini. The most widespread of these is from Volvo, which has recalled approximately 413,000 vehicles in the United States alone. According to GB News, the issue centres around a fault in the rearview camera system, which may not display properly when the car is in reverse. This means the vehicles are non-compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, which governs rear visibility.
Volvo has said that affected models will be updated via an over-the-air software patch. The recall spans across multiple models and years, including the 2021–2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022–2024 C40BEV, and 2025 EC40, among others.
Volkswagen of America is also recalling 356,649 Audi vehicles for a nearly identical issue. Affected models span production years 2019 to 2026 and include a broad range of vehicles such as the A6, A7, Q7, RS Q8, and several E-tron variants. Drivers will receive notification letters starting mid-February, and authorised dealers will provide the necessary software fixes.
High-performance brands are not exempt. Over 173,000 Porsche vehicles (including 2019–2025 Cayenne, 911, and Taycan models) have been recalled due to similar problems with the rearview display. Lamborghini has issued its own recall, affecting more than 10,000 Urus models produced between 2019 and 2024. According to the same source, a software error could disable the camera image altogether.
Seat Belt Failures Spark Further Concern for Audi Drivers
Separate from the camera issues, Volkswagen of America has launched a second recall that affects nearly 28,000 vehicles, citing a fault in the automatic locking retractor mechanism. This defect could prevent the seat belt from properly securing a child seat, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The issue affects several 2025 models including the Audi SQ6 E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, and A6 Sportback E-Tron. The fault violates FMVSS numbers 208 and 209, which relate to occupant crash protection and seat belt assemblies respectively. As a remedy, dealers have been instructed to inspect and replace the left and right rear seat belt assemblies where necessary, at no cost to the vehicle owner.
While no injuries or accidents related to these faults have been publicly reported at this stage, the scale and seriousness of the issues underline the need for immediate action by affected drivers. Manufacturers have stated that the safety of their customers is the highest priority and are working to resolve the faults as swiftly as possible.
