VW, Nissan, Volvo, and Ram hit by major backup camera recalls

CDG News Alert (1 min. read)

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Driving the news: Volkswagen, Nissan, Volvo and Ram are recalling a combined 900,000 vehicles for rearview camera malfunctions that could increase crash risk when backing up.

Why it matters: These recalls highlight ongoing struggles with backup camera technology that's been federally mandated since 2018. Electrical systems and back over prevention tech were already among the top recall categories in Q1 2025, suggesting the industry is still working out bugs in what should be mature technology.

What we're watching: The pattern of software-related camera failures across multiple brands raises questions about quality control in backup systems. Ford separately recalled over 1 million vehicles for similar camera issues, showing this isn't isolated to just two manufacturers but appears to be an industry-wide challenge.

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