2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Instrument Cluster Recall (26V184)
Volvo Trucks North America · 115 vehicles · Reported March 25, 2026
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 115 2025-2026 Volvo 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." An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V184 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V184000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2603 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 25, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) |
| Units affected | 115 |
| Build dates | July 18, 2024 to January 27, 2025 |
| Component | Electrical System > Instrument Cluster / Panel |
| Safety 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. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) in recall 26V184?
The instrument panel may fail while driving.
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."
Is it safe to drive a 2025-2026 Vnl (4) with recall 26V184?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases 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 instrument cluster and panel.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V184?
Recall 26V184 covers 115 vehicles: 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4).
NHTSA lists 115 vehicles in this campaign, built July 18, 2024 to January 27, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | Volvo | Vnl (4) |
What is the fix for the Vnl (4) instrument cluster recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the instrument panel clusters, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 26V184 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 26V184 to NHTSA on March 25, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 8, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Volvo Trucks North America's filing). |
| January 27, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| March 25, 2026 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V184000. |
| May 8, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 6 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 193 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 26V184?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V184 is open on your Vnl (4), 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 2025-2026 Vnl (4) 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 Vnl (4) owners do about recall 26V184?
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 26V184000 applies to your Vnl (4).
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Volvo dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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 instrument cluster and panel 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 Vnl (4) owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the electrical system.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the electrical system have been filed since recall 26V184 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 6 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 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.
- 2026 Volvo Vnl (4): 4 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
- 2025 Volvo Vnl (4): 2 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo New VN. The contact stated that the electrical outlets were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and brake line functionality, and the alignment was off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated.
2025 Volvo Vnl (4) owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11653646, filed April 9, 2025
Can recall 26V184 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.
Owners often ask whether this instrument cluster and panel recall means their Vnl (4) 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)).
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) back, and the problem shows up again.
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.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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.
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 26V184
Is the 26V184000 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 May 8, 2026.
How do I know if my Vnl (4) is part of recall 26V184000?
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 26V184000 (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.