Major car brand issuing refunds to customers over software issues – could you be due your money back?

A MAJOR car brand has begun issuing refunds to customers over software issues leading to blacked-out infotainment screens and the emergency brake activating randomly.

Several owners of the Volvo EX30 electric SUV have taken to social media to share their frustration with the onboard systems.

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One driver said the operating system on the EV, which is built in China under a European marque, was "all over the place".

Mark Nichol, motoring expert for , tweeted: "The stereo didn’t work for a day. Then it did.

"The car charged fine. Then it didn’t.

"Such a shame because it’s basically a lovely car."

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Others shared similar experiences in the comments, with one writing: "Sounds very much like our Volvo.

"Its operating system and electrics are all over the place."

Symptoms have reportedly included everything from blacked-out infotainment screens to the emergency brake randomly activating.

Volvo has now started the process of refunding customers who have had to bring their cars in due to the issues, according to .

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A spokesperson told the outlet: "We recognise that this is not what they expect from their Volvo car, and we are working to remedy this as swiftly as possible with the minimum of inconvenience to our customers.

"In a very small number of cases in the UK, customers have chosen to exercise their consumer rights to return their cars.

"Volvo Cars strives and continues to support its customers throughout the ownership journey, and overall we continue to be encouraged by the positive feedback we are receiving from owners.

"The EX30 continues to be sold in the UK, and with more than 4,500 already delivered to customers this year, it is proving popular, backed by a strong order book."

The firm insists the cars currently on the road remain safe and are still on sale, with the model only taken off its online configurator briefly as there is a 2025 version launching on July 8.