NHTSA vehicle safety data

2027 Volvo VNL (4) Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2027 Volvo VNL (4) has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2027 Volvo VNL (4). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING

NHTSA #26V619000

Reported September 28, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 392 vehicles

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #26V513000

Reported August 6, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 2,071 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

NHTSA #26V444000

Reported July 9, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 3,858 vehicles

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2607. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

NHTSA #26V350000

Reported May 28, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 205 vehicles

DO NOT DRIVE — NHTSA has issued a park-it order on this recall. Contact a Volvo dealer immediately.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

NHTSA #26V260000

Reported April 23, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 2,800 vehicles

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

NHTSA #26V208000

Reported April 1, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 340 vehicles

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.

PARKING BRAKE

NHTSA #26V076000

Reported February 10, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 800 vehicles

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.

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