Vehicle does not shift from P

If you experience issues with the vehicle not changing from P, there are some easy solutions that might spare you a trip to a Volvo workshop.

Shifting before start up procedure

If you change gears from P (Park) to D (Drive) or R (Reverse) very quickly after the vehicle has started, the gear might shift back to P automatically.

This can happen if you change gear before the vehicle has finished its start-up process. The intended gear will initially be displayed in the driver display, but the vehicle will not change gear from P.

Error during vehicle start-up session

If one of the vehicle's systems reports an error during the vehicle's start-up procedure, the gear might automatically shift back to P. The shift back to P is done purposely and for safety reasons, to prevent the vehicle from being put in motion. The intended gear will initially be displayed in the driver display, but the vehicle will not change gear from P.

Solution

If these situations occur, turn the vehicle off and wait a short while before starting it up again. Make sure to give the vehicle time to start up properly before changing gear from P.

Applicable models

S60 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2020 and later

S90 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2018 and later

V60 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2019 and later

V90 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2018 and later

XC60 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2018 and later

XC90 Twin Engine/Recharge, model year 2016 and later