Windshield damage

It's important to repair a damaged windshield as soon as possible. If you take immediate action, minor chips and cracks can often be repaired without replacing the entire windshield.

Small cracks or chips

Small windshield cracks or chips can quickly spread, turning it from minor to severe damage. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop if you notice glass damage. Repair the windshield as soon as possible.

 Important

Camera and sensor area

Any windshield damage in the camera and sensor area, including small chips, scratches or cracks, can negatively affect forward detection and features that use it.
  • Any windshield damage in this area requires inspection by a service technician.
  • Volvo recommends not repairing small damage in the camera and sensor area. Instead, the entire windshield should be replaced.

Severe glass damage

If the windshield suffers severe damage, the entire glass panel needs to be replaced.

 Warning

Compromised safety

Do not drive the vehicle if there is structural damage to the windshield. Weakened glass can degrade very quickly, impair visibility and seriously compromise safety.

 Note

Compatibility of new windshield

It's important that the new windshield and its installation meet Volvo's specifications for safety and compatibility with the vehicle's features.

Calibration

When a windshield is installed, the forward-facing camera behind the glass requires function checks and calibration by a service technician to ensure that it works correctly.