2023-2025 Volvo Vnre (electric) High-Voltage Battery Recall (25V055)
Volvo Trucks North America · 174 vehicles · Reported March 25, 2025
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 174 2023-2025 Volvo Vnre (electric) vehicles. The high voltage battery may contain loose hardware, which can create a short circuit inside the battery cells. A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V055 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V055000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2501 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 25, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2023-2025 Volvo Vnre (electric) |
| Units affected | 174 |
| Build dates | February 28, 2024 to November 6, 2024 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2025 Volvo Vnre (electric) in recall 25V055?
The high voltage battery may contain loose hardware, which can create a short circuit inside the battery cells.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VNR Electric trucks. The high voltage battery may contain loose hardware, which can create a short circuit inside the battery cells.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2025 Vnre (electric) with recall 25V055?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the traction battery.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V055?
Recall 25V055 covers 174 vehicles: 2023-2025 Volvo Vnre (electric).
NHTSA lists 174 vehicles in this campaign, built February 28, 2024 to November 6, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2025 | Volvo | Vnre (electric) |
What is the fix for the Vnre (electric) high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owner letters will be mailed on or before August 25, 2025, for the additional vehicles added on July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2501.
When was recall 25V055 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 25V055 to NHTSA on March 25, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Volvo Trucks North America's filing). |
| November 6, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| March 25, 2025 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V055000. |
| April 24, 2025 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
| August 25, 2025 | Letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 18 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 252 days. If your Vnre (electric) was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Vnre (electric) is part of recall 25V055?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V055 is open on your Vnre (electric), it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023-2025 Vnre (electric) vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Vnre (electric) owners do about recall 25V055?
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 25V055000 applies to your Vnre (electric).
- 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.
- Keep a simple log of any traction battery symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- 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 Vnre (electric) owners reporting to NHTSA?
Too few NHTSA complaints about the ev and hybrid battery have been filed since recall 25V055 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.
Can recall 25V055 make my Vnre (electric) 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.
Recall 25V055000 does not automatically make your Vnre (electric) a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same traction battery again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2023-2025 Volvo Vnre (electric) has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V512000.
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.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
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 25V055
Is the 25V055000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Vnre (electric) is part of recall 25V055000?
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.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
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 25V055000 (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.