2025-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) Turn Signal Recall (26V208)

Recall 26V208 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) in recall 26V208?

The vehicle turn signals may not function properly.

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The vehicle turn signals may not function properly. 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 2025-2027 Vnl (4) with recall 26V208?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Vnl (4) shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the turn signal, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V208?

Recall 26V208 covers 340 vehicles: 2025-2027 Volvo Vnl (4); 2026-2027 Volvo Vnr (4).

NHTSA lists 340 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Vnl (4) turn signal recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2604. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning Feb April 8, 2026.

When was recall 26V208 announced?

Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 26V208 to NHTSA on April 1, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 7, 2026.

This recall was filed 6 months ago. 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 26V208?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V208 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 2025-2027 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 26V208?

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 26V208000 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 turn signal 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Vnl (4) owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 6 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 26V208 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 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
• 2025 Volvo Vnl (4): 2 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2027 Volvo Vnl (4): 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2026 Volvo Vnr (4): 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2027 Volvo Vnr (4): 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 26V208 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 turn signal 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)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2025-2027 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 2025-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

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.

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