NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Volvo VNL (4) Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Volvo VNL (4) has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Volvo VNL (4). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 Volvo VNL (4) owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Volvo VNL (4), describing incidents dated October 15, 2026.
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- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11773615 · Filed
I am a single-truck owner-operator (Cool Arrow Trucking), Harlingen, Texas. Two failures of Goodyear Endurance LHS steer tires (295/75R22.5), four months apart: 1. [XXX] — tread separation, passenger-side steer tire. Required emergency roadside service (TA Truck Service work order No. [XXX], near…
Loose or Missing Structural Bolts in Truck Cab
NHTSA #26V677000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported October 15, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 5 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2612 · Vehicles built September 19, 2024 – December 15, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The truck cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts.
Safety consequence
A cab with loose or missing structural bolts may not properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect for missing structural bolts and install and/or tighten the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2612. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 22, 2026.
Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance
NHTSA #26V619000 · Service Brakes, Electric — Software/Programming · NHTSA notice
Reported September 28, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 392 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2610 · Vehicles built December 6, 2024 – September 21, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.
Safety consequence
Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2610. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 5, 2026.
Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit
NHTSA #26V260000 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice
Reported April 23, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 2,800 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2605 · Owners notified June 8, 2026 · Vehicles built January 8, 2024 – April 15, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. 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).
Safety consequence
A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear brake modulator electrical connectors, install a protective cover, and replace the rear brake modulators, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2605. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #26V208000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported April 1, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 340 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2604 · Owners notified May 8, 2026 · Vehicles built starting January 15, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
NHTSA #26V184000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported March 25, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 115 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2603 · Owners notified May 8, 2026 · Vehicles built July 18, 2024 – January 27, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #26V186000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported March 25, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 222 vehicles
Repair completion: 39.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2602 · Owners notified July 29, 2026 · Vehicles built starting May 28, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. 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."
Safety consequence
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 29, 2026.Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2602.
Rollaway Risk from Inadequate Parking Brake Force
NHTSA #26V076000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported February 10, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 800 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.38% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2601 · Owners notified May 29, 2026 · Vehicles built October 2, 2023 – February 4, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking 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.
Safety consequence
Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning Feb 17, 2026.
Load Lock Clamps May Fail
NHTSA #25V802000 · Equipment — Mechanical · NHTSA notice
Reported November 20, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 1,859 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2512 · Owners notified December 18, 2025
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The load lock clamps, located on the back of the cab, may loosen and cause the load lock bars to become unsecured.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the load lock clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2512. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 27, 2025.
High Beams May Not Automatically Switch to Low Beams/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #25V804000 · Exterior Lighting — Lighting Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported November 20, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 4,887 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2511 · Owners notified June 1, 2026
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VNR (4) and 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. 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."
Safety consequence
High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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. Owner letters were mailed June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2511. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 19, 2025.
Inoperative Trailer Lighting
NHTSA #25V621000 · Exterior Lighting — Lighting Control Module · NHTSA notice
Reported September 18, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 2,307 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2507 · Owners notified November 19, 2025 · Vehicles built starting October 14, 2024 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 New VN trucks. When towing a trailer, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.
Safety consequence
Trailer tail lights and turn signals that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2507. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2025.
Loss of Steering Control
NHTSA #25V520000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported August 11, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 2,487 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2506 · Owners notified August 22, 2025 · Vehicles built January 8, 2024 – December 20, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo New VN trucks. The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control.
Safety consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2506.
Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall
NHTSA #25V257000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice
Reported April 17, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 102 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2504 · Owners notified April 28, 2025 · Vehicles built May 28, 2024 – November 27, 2024 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
Safety consequence
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Hazard Switch Back Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 101
NHTSA #25V214000 · Interior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 5,257 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2503 · Owners notified April 25, 2025 · Vehicles built January 10, 2022 – March 26, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. 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."
Safety consequence
A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Delayed Brake Activation/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #25V102000 · Service Brakes, Air — Controls — Proportioning Relay Valve · NHTSA notice
Reported February 18, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 8 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2502 · Owners notified March 11, 2025 · Vehicles built August 8, 2022 – November 1, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. 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."
Safety consequence
Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2502.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
ABS Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #24V791000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported October 23, 2024 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 1 vehicle
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2410 · Vehicles built July 23, 2024 – July 23, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2025 New VN truck. 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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
A dealer will reprogram the software, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2410.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
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