Volvo — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-09-16
Volvo vehicle software issue may cause unintended acceleration without pedal input
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-09-16 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD |
| Models affected | FHE, FME, FMLE |
| Model year | 2023 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Defect | Due to a software issue, the vehicle may accelerate without the pedal being depressed. This may result in unintended vehicle movement. An unintended movement of the vehicle may increase the risk of an accident causing serious injuries or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volvo group requesting to schedule an appointment to have the software updated, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006437 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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