2022-2025 Volvo VN Engine Diesel Recall (25V257)
Volvo Trucks North America · 102 vehicles · Reported April 17, 2025
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 102 2022-2025 Volvo VN; 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) vehicles. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine. A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V257 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V257000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2504 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 17, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2022-2025 Volvo VN; 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) |
| Units affected | 102 |
| Build dates | May 28, 2024 to November 27, 2024 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine > Diesel |
| Safety risk | A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2025 Volvo VN in recall 25V257?
The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2025 VN with recall 25V257?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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 diesel, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V257?
Recall 25V257 covers 102 vehicles: 2022-2025 Volvo VN; 2025 Volvo Vnl (4).
NHTSA lists 102 vehicles in this campaign, built May 28, 2024 to November 27, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2025 | Volvo | VN |
| 2025 | Volvo | Vnl (4) |
What is the fix for the VN engine diesel recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.
When was recall 25V257 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 25V257 to NHTSA on April 17, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 28, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Volvo Trucks North America's filing). |
| November 27, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| April 17, 2025 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V257000. |
| April 28, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 17 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 183 days. 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 25V257?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V257 is open on your VN, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V257000 is open on your VN, it will be listed there, along with Volvo recall number RVXX2504. You can also ask any Volvo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should VN owners do about recall 25V257?
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 25V257000 applies to your VN.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Volvo dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any diesel 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 VN owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the engine.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the engine have been filed since recall 25V257 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 3 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the engine. 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.
- 2025 Volvo Vnl (4): 2 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
- 2024 Volvo VN: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
- 2025 Volvo VN: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
- 2023 Volvo VN: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
- 2022 Volvo VN: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the engine
Can recall 25V257 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 diesel 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)).
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2022-2025 Volvo VN back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2025 Volvo VN has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the VN went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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 typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
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 25V257
Is the 25V257000 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 April 28, 2025.
How do I know if my VN is part of recall 25V257000?
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 25V257000 (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.