2025 Volvo VNL (4): recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volvo VNL (4). The newest campaign is 26V619000. NHTSA received the report on 28 Sep 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Electric / Software/Programming. NHTSA has 2 complaints on file for this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V619000, 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.
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Recall campaigns
14 campaigns, newest first. 21,577 units in total.
- 26V619000Service Brakes, Electric / Software/Programming
- 26V260000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module
- 26V208000Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
- 26V186000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- 26V184000Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
- 26V076000Parking Brake
- 25V804000Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software
- 25V802000Equipment / Mechanical
- 25V621000Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module
- 25V520000Steering
- 25V257000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
- 25V214000Interior Lighting
- 25V102000Service Brakes, Air / Controls / Proportioning Relay Valve
- 24V791000Electrical System / Software
26V619000Received . 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.
26V260000Received . 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: .
26V208000Received . 340 units.
Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2604. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
26V186000Received . 222 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2602. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
26V184000Received . 115 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2603. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
26V076000Received . 800 units.
Parking Brake
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2601. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V804000Received . 4,887 units.
Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2511. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V802000Received . 1,859 units.
Equipment / Mechanical
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2512. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V621000Received . 2,307 units.
Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2507. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V520000Received . 2,487 units.
Steering
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V257000Received . 102 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V214000Received . 5,257 units.
Interior Lighting
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2503. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
25V102000Received . 8 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Controls / Proportioning Relay Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
24V791000Received . 1 unit.
Electrical System / Software
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2410.
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
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Complaints by component
2 complaints, 6 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.
| Component | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
- Complaints that report a crash
- 1
- Complaints that report a fire
- 1
- Injuries in the complaints
- 2
- Deaths in the complaints
- 0
- Date of the newest complaint
- 14 Sep 2025
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
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.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2025 Volvo VNL (4)The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2025 Volvo VNL (4): recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/volvo/vnl-4/2025/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Volvo Trucks North America
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2025 Volvo VNL (4)?
- 21,577 units in 14 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Volvo VNL (4) have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Volvo VNL (4), model years 2023 to 2027. 14 of them name the 2025 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2025 Volvo VNL (4) name most often?
- Steering: 2 of 6 component mentions.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2025 Volvo VNL (4) open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.