Volvo Vnl (4) Recalls (2023-2027)

What recalls does the Volvo Vnl (4) have?

• 2025-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) Software and Programming Recall (26V619)
  September 28, 2026 · 392 vehicles · Brakes

  Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.

  Risk: Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge.

• 2026-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) Lighting Recall (26V513) Repeat recall
  August 6, 2026 · 2,071 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  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."

  Risk: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

• 2026 Volvo Vah Steering Arm Recall (26V444)
  July 9, 2026 · 3,858 vehicles · Steering

  The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.

  Risk: A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2026 Volvo Vah Wheel Stud Recall (26V350) Do not driveRepeat recall
  May 28, 2026 · 205 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.

  Risk: Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.

• 2026-2027 Volvo Vnr (4) Antilock Control Module Recall (26V260)
  April 23, 2026 · 2,800 vehicles · Brakes

  The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

  Risk: A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear brake modulator electrical connectors, install a protective cover, and replace the rear brake modulators, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2025-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) Turn Signal Recall (26V208)
  April 1, 2026 · 340 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  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."

  Risk: 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.

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

• 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Supply Line Recall (26V186)
  March 25, 2026 · 222 vehicles · Brakes

  The service brake may take longer than expected to release. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems."

  Risk: A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Instrument Cluster Recall (26V184)
  March 25, 2026 · 115 vehicles · Electrical System

  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."

  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: Dealers will replace the instrument panel clusters, free of charge.

• 2024-2027 Volvo Vnl (4) Parking Brake Recall (26V076)
  February 10, 2026 · 800 vehicles · Brakes

  If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.

  Risk: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge.

• 2026 Volvo Vnr (4) Lighting Control Module Software Recall (25V804)
  November 20, 2025 · 4,887 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The automatic high beams (AHB) may not switch to low beam headlights as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: As an interim action, Volvo Trucks will update the vehicle software through an over-the-air (OTA) update to disable the AHB feature, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Equipment Mechanical Recall (25V802)
  November 20, 2025 · 1,859 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The load lock clamps, located on the back of the cab, may loosen and cause the load lock bars to become unsecured.

  Risk: A loose or unsecured load lock bar can result in a loss of cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the load lock clamps, free of charge.

• 2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Lighting Recall (25V757)
  November 3, 2025 · 1,465 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  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."

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

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

• 2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Door Latch Recall (25V620)
  September 18, 2025 · 3,609 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The door latch cable on the interior door handle may be incorrectly installed, preventing the door from opening.

  Risk: A door that cannot be opened from the inside may trap occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the door latch cable and pivot clip, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Lighting Control Module Recall (25V621)
  September 18, 2025 · 2,307 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  When towing a trailer, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.

  Risk: Trailer tail lights and turn signals that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Steering Recall (25V520)
  August 11, 2025 · 2,487 vehicles · Steering

  The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control.

  Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge.

• 2022-2025 Volvo VN Engine Diesel Recall (25V257)
  April 17, 2025 · 102 vehicles · Engine

  The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.

  Risk: A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Hazard Flashing Warning Lights Switch Recall (25V214)
  April 8, 2025 · 5,257 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

  Risk: A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge.

• 2023-2025 Volvo Vnl (4) Proportioning Relay Valve Recall (25V102)
  February 18, 2025 · 8 vehicles · Brakes

  The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

  Risk: Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge.

• 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) Electrical Software Recall (24V791)
  October 23, 2024 · 1 vehicles · Electrical System

  A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light not to illuminate. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

  Risk: An ABS warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: A dealer will reprogram the software, free of charge.

Which Vnl (4) parts are recalled most?

Which Vnl (4) model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Vnl (4) for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 19 Volvo Vnl (4) campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Volvo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Vnl (4) owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The truck was involved in a head on collision at 64mph and the drivers air bag did not deploy.

2023 VOLVO Vnl (4) owner, Air Bags, NHTSA complaint 11718068

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, Steering, NHTSA complaint 11653646

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, Service Brakes, NHTSA complaint 11653646

Can a recall make your Vnl (4) a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Volvo Vnl (4) a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 19 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 1 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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• XC90MHEV: 1 recall
• XC90PHEV: 1 recall

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