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Volvo Steering Recalls Cover Loose Fasteners and Steering Lock
Loose steering hardware is the recurring pattern in these Volvo notices, especially among trucks. Steering gear fasteners affect 2020–2021 VNL and VNR trucks and, in another notice, 2023–2024 VN, VHD and VAH trucks. A separate notice concerns king pin nuts on 2021 VNL, VHD and VNR vehicles. The July 2026 recall addresses insufficiently tightened steering arms on specified trucks, including 2026–2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4). Passenger vehicles appear in the January 2023 notice: certain 2019–2022 V60CC, XC60 and XC90 vehicles may have a screw enter the steering gearbox housing. Another truck recall concerns malfunctioning dynamic steering and oversteer guidance on 2025–2026 New VN trucks.
Warning signs to watch for
- January 2023 steering-gear recall R10213: the steering wheel may lock up.
- August 2025 New VN recall RVXX2506: the dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause loss of steering control.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the six steering notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The April 2020 steering gear fastener notice, January 2023 steering gearbox screw notice and September 2020 king pin nut notice do not tell owners to stop driving. The June 2023 steering gear fastener notice, August 2025 New VN dynamic steering and oversteer guidance notice, and July 2026 steering arm fastener notice likewise do not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies vary by notice: tightening steering gear fasteners for April 2020 and June 2023; replacing the steering gear for R10213; inspecting king pin nut installation and tightness for September 2020; and inspecting and tightening steering arm fasteners as necessary for RVXX2607. RVXX2506 disables oversteer guidance through a free OTA or dealer update.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 4 |
Models affected most
Where owners report steering problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under steering for the Volvo models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo VNL (4) | 2 |
| 2026 Volvo VNL (4) | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Volvo Truck Steering Arm May Loosen, Crash Risk | high |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Volvo VNL Truck Steering Assist Malfunction Risk | high |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Volvo VN, VAH Trucks Steering Fasteners May Loosen | high |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Volvo Steering Gear Screw May Lock Steering Wheel | critical |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Volvo VNR King Pin Nut May Be Loose | high |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Volvo VNR Steering Fasteners May Be Loose | critical |
Common questions
Which Volvo steering recall can lock the steering wheel?
Recall R10213 covers certain 2019–2022 V60CC, XC60 and XC90 vehicles. Its notice says stacked screws may allow a screw to fall into the gearbox housing, potentially locking the steering wheel. Dealers replace the steering gear free of charge.
Can a Volvo truck steering recall be repaired over the air?
Recall RVXX2506 for certain 2025–2026 Volvo New VN trucks specifies disabling the oversteer guidance feature through an over-the-air update or by a dealer, free of charge. That software remedy applies to the dynamic steering and oversteer guidance malfunction.
Do the loose-fastener recalls require the same repair?
The April 2020 and June 2023 notices specify tightening steering gear fasteners. The September 2020 notice specifies inspecting king pin nut installation and tightness. RVXX2607 specifies inspecting and tightening fasteners between the steering arm and knuckle as necessary.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.