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Volvo Faces Software Woes, Recalls 6,500 EVs in China

9/29/2025

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Volvo Cars addresses software issues in electric vehicles, especially the EX90 SUV, amid delays.
CEO Hakan Samuelsson calls for a unified in-house software system.
Updates target bugs, but road sign detection and connectivity problems persist.
Volvo recalls over 6,500 vehicles in China for steering and seatbelt safety risks; global sales were down 9% in August with electric vehicles off 28%.

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Story summary

Volvo Cars addresses software issues in electric vehicles, especially the EX90 SUV, amid delays.
CEO Hakan Samuelsson calls for a unified in-house software system.
Updates target bugs, but road sign detection and connectivity problems persist.
Volvo recalls over 6,500 vehicles in China for steering and seatbelt safety risks; global sales were down 9% in August with electric vehicles off 28%.