2021-2025 Volvo VN Electrical Software Recall (24V790)
Volvo Trucks North America · 124,949 vehicles · Reported October 23, 2024
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 124,949 2021-2025 Volvo Vah; 2021-2025 Volvo Vhd; 2021-2025 Volvo VN; 2021-2025 Volvo Vnre (electric) vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V790 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V790000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2409 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 23, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2021-2025 Volvo Vah; 2021-2025 Volvo Vhd; 2021-2025 Volvo VN; 2021-2025 Volvo Vnre (electric) |
| Units affected | 124,949 |
| Component | Electrical System > Software |
| Safety risk | Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2025 Volvo VN in recall 24V790?
Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2025 VN with recall 24V790?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your VN shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the software, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V790?
Recall 24V790 covers 124,949 vehicles: 2021-2025 Volvo Vah; 2021-2025 Volvo Vhd; 2021-2025 Volvo VN; 2021-2025 Volvo Vnre (electric).
NHTSA lists 124,949 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2025 | Volvo | Vah |
| 2021-2025 | Volvo | Vhd |
| 2021-2025 | Volvo | VN |
| 2021-2025 | Volvo | Vnre (electric) |
What is the fix for the VN electrical software recall?
Yes. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge.
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.
When was recall 24V790 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 24V790 to NHTSA on October 23, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 9, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 18, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| October 23, 2024 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V790000. |
| December 9, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 23 months ago. If your VN was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my VN is part of recall 24V790?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V790 is open on your VN, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V790000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should VN owners do about recall 24V790?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V790000 applies to your VN.
- Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the software happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are VN owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the electrical system.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the electrical system have been filed since recall 24V790 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 5 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Volvo VN: 3 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2024 Volvo VN: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2023 Volvo Vah: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2025 Volvo Vhd: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2025 Volvo VN: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2025 Volvo Vah: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2024 Volvo Vah: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2024 Volvo Vhd: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
Can recall 24V790 make my VN a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this software recall means their VN qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Electrical faults are hard to diagnose, so dealers often try several fixes before one works, if one works at all. That pattern of repeat visits for the same software problem is common in lemon law claims.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V790
Is the 24V790000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed December 9, 2024.
How do I know if my VN is part of recall 24V790000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V790000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volvo. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.