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2026 Volvo VNL (4) recalls
Structure
NHTSA campaign 26V677000 · reported October 15, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 5 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The truck cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts.
- The risk
- A cab with loose or missing structural bolts may not properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect for missing structural bolts and install and/or tighten the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2612. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 22, 2026.
Service brakes, electric: software/programming
NHTSA campaign 26V619000 · reported September 28, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 392 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.
- The risk
- Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2610. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 5, 2026.
Exterior lighting
NHTSA campaign 26V513000 · reported August 6, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 2,071 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2608. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 13, 2026.
Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm
NHTSA campaign 26V444000 · reported July 9, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 3,858 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.
- The risk
- A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2607. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
NHTSA campaign 26V350000 · reported May 28, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 205 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
- The risk
- Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the wheel and hub mating surfaces, remove any masking material, and replace any worn components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2606.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Service brakes, air: antilock, control unit/module
NHTSA campaign 26V260000 · reported April 23, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 2,800 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
- The risk
- A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the rear brake modulator electrical connectors, install a protective cover, and replace the rear brake modulators, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2605. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Exterior lighting: turn signal
NHTSA campaign 26V208000 · reported April 1, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 340 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The vehicle turn signals may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2604. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning Feb April 8, 2026.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NHTSA campaign 26V184000 · reported March 25, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 115 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The instrument panel may fail while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- The risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the instrument panel clusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2603. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 1, 2026.
Service brakes, air: supply, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA campaign 26V186000 · reported March 25, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 222 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The service brake may take longer than expected to release. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- The risk
- A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 29, 2026.Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2602.
Parking brake
NHTSA campaign 26V076000 · reported February 10, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America · 800 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
- The risk
- Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning Feb 17, 2026.
Equipment: mechanical
NHTSA campaign 25V802000 · reported November 20, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America · 1,859 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The load lock clamps, located on the back of the cab, may loosen and cause the load lock bars to become unsecured.
- The risk
- A loose or unsecured load lock bar can result in a loss of cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the load lock clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2512. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 27, 2025.
Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software
NHTSA campaign 25V804000 · reported November 20, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America · 4,887 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VNR (4) and 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The automatic high beams (AHB) may not switch to low beam headlights as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- As an interim action, Volvo Trucks will update the vehicle software through an over-the-air (OTA) update to disable the AHB feature, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2511. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 19, 2025.
Exterior lighting
NHTSA campaign 25V757000 · reported November 3, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America · 1,465 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 New VN trucks. The roof center marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2509. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 10, 2025.
Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
NHTSA campaign 25V620000 · reported September 18, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America · 3,609 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 New VN trucks. The door latch cable on the interior door handle may be incorrectly installed, preventing the door from opening.
- The risk
- A door that cannot be opened from the inside may trap occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the door latch cable and pivot clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2508. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2025.
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
NHTSA campaign 25V621000 · reported September 18, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America · 2,307 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 New VN trucks. When towing a trailer, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.
- The risk
- Trailer tail lights and turn signals that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2507. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2025.
Steering
NHTSA campaign 25V520000 · reported August 11, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America · 2,487 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo New VN trucks. The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control.
- The risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2506.
Interior lighting · Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights, switch
NHTSA campaign 25V214000 · reported April 8, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America · 5,257 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- The risk
- A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Apr 29, 2026 · Power train · 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2026 Volvo VNL(4). The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the message "Stop Vehicle - Apply Parking Brake Only While at Stand Still" was displayed, with three unknown warning lights were illuminated, with a continuous audible alert. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a…
Mar 6, 2026 · Service brakes
I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety issue involving a Volvo VNL truck. The vehicle was purchased new on December 12, 2025 and currently has approximately 22,000 miles. Since shortly after purchase, the truck has experienced a defect in the braking system. While driving, the vehicle has…
Feb 20, 2026 · Structure · 1,800 miles
The contact owns a 2026 Volvo VNL4. The contact stated that the front lift axle lowered unintendedly while in the travel position. The computer sensed the abnormal weight while driving in high winds. While driving in snow, rain, and wind, the contact was concerned about a crash while driving the vehicle. The vehicle…
Dec 18, 2025 · Electrical system
Im experiencing. 1.)engine malfunction, 2.) def system not performing auto regen or standby regen, 3.) check engine light on, 4.) def engine blinking continuously, 5.) steering wheel control pulling to the passenger side, 6.) carbon monoxide inside truck due to heater control knob turned on or off and it still blows…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 29, 2026.