Volvo: recalls by model and year

This table compares the model lines of Volvo only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

1. 26V619000Received 28 Sep 2026. 392 units.

   Service Brakes, Electric / Software/Programming

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2610. The campaign has 5 make, model and year entries.

2. 26V513000Received 6 Aug 2026. 2,071 units.

   Exterior Lighting

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2608. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

3. 26V444000Received 9 Jul 2026. 3,858 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2607. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jul 2026. The campaign has 7 make, model and year entries.

4. 26V350000Received 28 May 2026. 205 units.

   Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2606. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2026. The campaign has 8 make, model and year entries.

5. 26V260000Received 23 Apr 2026. 2,800 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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).

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2605. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jun 2026. The campaign has 5 make, model and year entries.

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A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

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Which Volvo model line has the most recall campaigns?

The VNL: 87 campaigns for 36 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.

Which Volvo model line has the most complaints?

The V70: 712 complaints for 20 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Which components do the complaints about Volvo vehicles name?

Electrical System: 125.6 per 1,000 component mentions. Engine and Engine Cooling: 106.4 per 1,000 component mentions. Vehicle Speed Control: 104.6 per 1,000 component mentions.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for Volvo?

7,308,159 units in 408 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.