2025 Volvo VNL (4)

Routine

Owners filed 3 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 15 times.

Most common 2025 Volvo VNL (4) problems

1 of the 3 complaints (33%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Wheels1
000
Electrical System1
000
Air Bags · airbags1
112

15 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Structure26V677000
Filed Oct 15, 20265 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The truck cabs may have loose or missing structural bolts.

Risk. A cab with loose or missing structural bolts may not properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Service Brakes, Electric › Software/Programming26V619000
Filed Sep 28, 2026392 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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.

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

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.

Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Control Unit/Module26V260000
Filed Apr 23, 20262,800 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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).

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

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 Signal26V208000
Filed Apr 1, 2026340 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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."

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.

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.

Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings26V186000
Filed Mar 25, 2026222 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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."

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

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.

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel26V184000
Filed Mar 25, 2026115 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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."

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.

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.

Parking Brake26V076000
Filed Feb 10, 2026800 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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.

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

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.

Equipment › Mechanical25V802000
Filed Nov 20, 20251,859 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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.

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.

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.

Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software25V804000
Filed Nov 20, 20254,887 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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."

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.

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.

Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module25V621000
Filed Sep 18, 20252,307 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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.

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.

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.

Steering25V520000
Filed Aug 11, 20252,487 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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.

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

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.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel25V257000
Filed Apr 17, 2025102 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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.

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

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.

Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights › Switch25V214000
Filed Apr 8, 20255,257 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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."

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

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.

Service Brakes, Air › Controls › Proportioning Relay Valve25V102000
Filed Feb 18, 20258 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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."

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

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.

Electrical System › Software24V791000
Filed Oct 23, 20241 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

Defect. 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."

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.

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.

All 15 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Wheels
Filed Oct 26, 2026TX

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 Big Spring, TX; odometer 284,101 — 31,251 miles since the pair was installed). Cost: $1,407.34. TA disposed of the failed tire at the scene; its DOT number was not recorded. 2. [XXX] — steer-tire blowout while descending a mountain grade. The truck was disabled and towed to Volvo Trucks, Troutville, Virginia, where it remains. Full repair estimate: $19,020.85 (excluding tires and rims). The truck has been out of service since October 15. The October 15 tire is preserved as evidence at Volvo Trucks, Troutville, Virginia, where a Goodyear inspector examined it on October 20, 2026. The July tire was taken by the TA location that replaced it before its DOT number could be recorded; photographs of that tire's separation are preserved. Relevant manufacturer history: In April and September 2022, Goodyear ran a Customer Satisfaction Campaign (service bulletin TSB 10222104) on this same tire line — 295/75R22.5 Endurance LHS, load ranges G and H — because tires from production week 4821 experienced crown separations and some center rib detachments that resulted in adjustments and property damage claims. My tires are from production week 3125 and are not part of that campaign, but they are the

Air BagsCrashFire2 injured
Filed Sep 14, 2025VA

I bought a brand new truck in march 19 2025. it was a Volvo vnl 860 tractor. The incident happened on June, 7, 2025. i was driving on i81 northbound near exit 228 Verona city, Augusta County. i was in the left lane and my speed was 70 mph and approaching a bridge suddenly a SUV from right lane comes into my lane and hit my truck from right and then comes in front of my truck makes a direct front impact. i was shocked by this impact and trying to keep my truck in my lane but my all my truck safety features are stop working and lane departure features fails and my truck going into one direction only i was trying to keep the truck in left lane but the truck only goes to right side and due to this my truck hits the bridge guardrail and then get off from the bridge into the water. there is a clear failure of the lane departure feature failure because the truck was out of control and controlling itself. secondly the airbags on my truck didn't deploy even i had direct 3-4 impacts. For the result of these failures i was seriously injured and have life threatening injuries.I want to submit this because i want to help others as well. i am out of work right now no one here to help me. i need some help or compensation from Volvo.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 9, 20251,000 milesCO

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. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was advised that further diagnostic testing was required to determine the cause for the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

All 3 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2026
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20270700Do not drive
202641700Do not drive
2025 — this page31510Routine
20240500Routine
20231201Fatalities reported

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Oct 15, 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.