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[Nippy]

Originally Posted by EssexExile

Never be the first to buy anything - let others test it out first!

Yeah I thought that when I bought my Mk5 Mondeo, it had been out in the US for a good few years and mine had loads of problems.

[Wizzpop]

Originally Posted by EssexExile

Never be the first to buy anything - let others test it out first!

Mine is an early V60. I haven't had any problems, apart from one module needing replacement. Something to do with the start/stop.

[gibbs2009]

I am now after 5 days of ownership having the black screen of death, google assistant does not work all the time, the radio continually shows no reception..... Getting really peed off now, and the dealer can't look at the car for over two weeks. I am seriously contemplating invoking sale of goods act and rejecting the car.

[techwatcher]

Originally Posted by gibbs2009

I am seriously contemplating invoking sale of goods act and rejecting the car.

And you wouldn't be the first to do so.

However...many of the issues with the Google Infotainment have been around since the first MY22 cars were delivered. Volvo will definitely be aware of the issues and I would imagine a fairly major update will be in the works to hopefully resolve the issues.

If you like the car and the essence of Google stuff it may be worth sticking with it.

[xtratime]

Picked mine up this week. Google maps working well enough, issue with speed limits mainly seems to be were road works have been recently but a few others - just went old school and followed the signs! Went through the Mersey tunnel a couple of time - system directed me to correct exit, previous system wouldn't have done this. Also nice to have live traffic including delays being notified.

[RandolphC]

The speed limit advisor and the live traffic are both not fit for purpose for me, it is maybe because I drive in rural locations but neither work satisfactorily.

[JohnnyNapalm]

I have the same issues. You would expect Volvo UK to push for a resolution but they do not seem at all bothered judging by my recent experience. I thought the Volvo mark was better than BMW but I am being proved wrong. Disappointing to say in the least. Cheers.

[gibbs2009]

so car has been to dealers twice now.
They have done software update released 6/12/21and that has caused other issues.
Inability to alter dash brightness. The map where the speedo is was doing 360 degree rotations whilst stationary and all sound went off, even on indicators.
Have complained to Volvo finance and car is being VOR'd by dealer whilst parts on order.
Can see me handing back but to buy what and wait how long....... looked at F pace 12 month wait on the spec i want.

[LRS]

Volvo has really got to get their house in order regards this whole AAOS / Goggle infotainment software patching and updates issues.

We, the MY22 beta programme car owners have been the guineapigs for Volvo based on receiving our MY22 cars with the AAOS / Goggle infotainment upgrade being kept quiet and under the Volvo marketing radar.

However, if you have a look at the MY23 Volvo UK pages, Volvo are now shouting out loud about Goggle infotainment in their MY23 cars marketing. So soon there will be nowhere to hide for Volvo regards AAOS / Goggle infotainment issues!

We just need to ensure that MY22 AAOS / Goggle infotainment issues are retrospectively corrected and don’t get ignored and forgotten in preference for MY23 models.

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by LRS

Volvo has really got to get their house in order regards this whole AAOS / Goggle infotainment software patching and updates issues.

Volvo is completely reliant on Google for its in-car systems as it doesn't have the resources to develop its own systems in the way other larger manufacturers can. Unfortunately it's typical for Google to introduce a product to the marketplace before it's quite ready then wait to see if it gains traction. If it doesn't they ditch it but even if it succeeds it can stay in beta for years (even Gmail was in beta for over 10 years).

Few of the major car makers have adopted Android Automotive OS so I have little faith in Google producing a long-term, stable platform that will be continually developed. Here's the complete list of vehicles so far:

• 2020 Polestar 2
• 2022 GMC Hummer EV
• 2022 GMC Sierra
• 2022 GMC Yukon
• 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
• 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
• 2022 Chevrolet Silverado
• 2023 Cadillac Lyriq
• 2022 Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric
• 2021 Volvo XC40 P8
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge
• 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge
• 2022 Volvo XC60
• 2022 Volvo S90
• 2022 Volvo V90
• 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country

Note that GMC, Chevrolet and Cadillac are all GM brands.

So far, Google has killed off 243 products; here's a list: https://killedbygoogle.com/