How many recalls does the 2026 Volvo VNR (4) have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2026 Volvo VNR (4) as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Volvo will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2026 Volvo VNR (4) is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2026 Volvo VNR (4).

Are recall repairs on a 2026 Volvo VNR (4) free?

Usually. Federal law requires Volvo to remedy recalls on the 2026 VNR (4) free of charge at an authorized Volvo dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2026 Volvo VNR (4) affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2026 Volvo VNR (4), check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Volvo VNR (4)?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2026 Volvo VNR (4).

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2026 Volvo VNR (4) Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2026 Volvo VNR (4) has 5 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 2026 Volvo VNR (4). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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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.

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.

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

NHTSA #25V804000

Reported November 20, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 4,887 vehicles

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.

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Check your 2026 Volvo VNR (4) VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Volvo VNR (4) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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