Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Volvo VNL (4)
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Volvo VNL (4) has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V677000 Loose or Missing Structural Bolts in Truck Cab NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V619000 Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V260000 Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V208000 Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V184000 Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V186000 Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V076000 Rollaway Risk from Inadequate Parking Brake Force NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V802000 Load Lock Clamps May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V804000 High Beams May Not Automatically Switch to Low Beams/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V621000 Inoperative Trailer Lighting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V520000 Loss of Steering Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V257000 Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V214000 Hazard Switch Back Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V102000 Delayed Brake Activation/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V791000 ABS Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Wheels 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$22,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Volvo VNL (4) faces several recalls affecting brakes, lighting, and steering components. While the vehicle demonstrates solid performance, frequent brake-related issues could impact safety and ownership satisfaction. Addressing these recall items will be crucial for maintaining reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake modulators | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| turn signals | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| instrument panel | 40,000–60,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| air brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
| dynamic steering | 30,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 20,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
- Check wheel alignment annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light on
- Steering feels loose
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Turn signals malfunction
- Instrument panel goes blank
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Volvo VNL (4) at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.