2026-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) Lighting Recall (26V513)

Recall 26V513 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) in recall 26V513?

The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate.

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The center roof 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 2026-2027 Vnl (4) with recall 26V513?

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

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, 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 exterior lighting, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V513?

Recall 26V513 covers 2,071 vehicles: 2026-2027 Volvo Vnl (4); 2027 Volvo Vnr (4).

NHTSA lists 2,071 vehicles in this campaign, built April 24, 2026 to August 14, 2026. 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2608. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 13, 2026.

When was recall 26V513 announced?

Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 26V513 to NHTSA on August 6, 2026.

This recall was filed 1 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 112 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 26V513?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V513 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 26V513000. 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 26V513?

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 26V513000 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 26V513 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 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
• 2027 Volvo Vnr (4): 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2027 Volvo Vnl (4): 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 26V513 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 26V513000 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))?

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V757000.

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.

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