2026 Volvo Vah Wheel Stud Recall (26V350)
Volvo Trucks North America · 205 vehicles · Reported May 28, 2026
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 205 2026 Volvo Vah; 2026-2027 Volvo Vhd; 2026-2027 Volvo VN; 2026-2027 Volvo Vnl (4); 2027 Volvo Vnr (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach. Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The manufacturer is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done.
Recall 26V350 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V350000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2606 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 28, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2026 Volvo Vah; 2026-2027 Volvo Vhd; 2026-2027 Volvo VN; 2026-2027 Volvo Vnl (4); 2027 Volvo Vnr (4) |
| Units affected | 205 |
| Component | Wheels > Lugs / Nuts / Bolts / Studs |
| Safety risk | Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2026 Volvo Vah in recall 26V350?
The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Is it safe to drive a 2026 Vah with recall 26V350?
No. NHTSA lists recall 26V350 as a Do Not Drive recall. Leave the vehicle parked until the repair is done.
NHTSA lists this as a Do Not Drive recall. The manufacturer is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. Call the dealer and ask for a tow and a loaner or rental.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V350?
Recall 26V350 covers 205 vehicles: 2026 Volvo Vah; 2026-2027 Volvo Vhd; 2026-2027 Volvo VN; 2026-2027 Volvo Vnl (4); 2027 Volvo Vnr (4).
NHTSA lists 205 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Volvo | Vah |
| 2026-2027 | Volvo | Vhd |
| 2026-2027 | Volvo | VN |
| 2026-2027 | Volvo | Vnl (4) |
| 2027 | Volvo | Vnr (4) |
What is the fix for the Vah wheel stud recall?
Yes. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the wheel and hub mating surfaces, remove any masking material, and replace any worn components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2606.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
When was recall 26V350 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 26V350 to NHTSA on May 28, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 15, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| May 28, 2026 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V350000. |
| June 15, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 4 months ago. If your Vah was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Vah is part of recall 26V350?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V350 is open on your Vah, 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 26V350000. 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 Vah owners do about recall 26V350?
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 26V350000 applies to your Vah.
- Do not drive the vehicle. Ask the dealer to arrange a tow and a loaner.
- Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- 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 lugs and nuts and bolts and studs 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Vah owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 26V350 was reported (0) 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 0 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. 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, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2027 Volvo VN: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2026 Volvo VN: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2027 Volvo Vnr (4): 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2026 Volvo Vah: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2027 Volvo Vhd: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2026 Volvo Vhd: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2027 Volvo Vnl (4): 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
Can recall 26V350 make my Vah 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 26V350000 does not automatically make your Vah 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))?
Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same lugs and nuts and bolts and studs again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2026 Volvo Vah has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V665000.
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.
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 26V350
Is the 26V350000 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 June 15, 2026.
How do I know if my Vah is part of recall 26V350000?
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 26V350000 (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.