2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Lighting Recall (25V757)

Recall 25V757 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Volvo Vnl (4) in recall 25V757?

The roof center marker lights may fail to illuminate.

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."

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Vnl (4) with recall 25V757?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 exterior lighting.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V757?

Recall 25V757 covers 1,465 vehicles: 2026 Volvo Vnl (4).

NHTSA lists 1,465 vehicles in this campaign, built January 8, 2025 to May 30, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Vnl (4) lighting recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 25V757 announced?

Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 25V757 to NHTSA on November 3, 2025.

This recall was filed 11 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 142 days. If your Vnl (4) was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Vnl (4) is part of recall 25V757?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V757 is open on your Vnl (4), 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 25V757000. 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 Vnl (4) owners do about recall 25V757?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V757000 applies to your Vnl (4).
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Volvo dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. 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.
4. Keep a simple log of any exterior lighting symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 Vnl (4) owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 25V757 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 4 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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.

• 2026 Volvo Vnl (4): 4 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 25V757 make my Vnl (4) 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 25V757000 does not automatically make your Vnl (4) 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))?

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2026 Volvo Vnl (4) can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2026 Volvo Vnl (4) 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 Vnl (4) 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.

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