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Buying a used 2025 Volvo VNL (4)? Check these 11 recalls first
Ten recalls land on this model year, weighted toward steering and braking: a critical campaign for sudden loss of steering control, plus high-rated items for delayed brake response, engine-stalling gear bolts, roll-away despite the parking brake, instrument panel failure while driving, and loss of anti-lock brakes and stability control. None carry a stop-driving instruction. Only two unverified owner complaints are filed, but between them they allege one crash, one fire, and two injuries, with steering the top area.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Pull a full VIN recall report and confirm the steering, brake, and ABS/stability campaigns are all closed.
- Test the parking brake holding on a grade and check for any roll-away or delayed brake release.
- Watch the instrument panel through a cold start and a long drive for blackouts or dropped warning lamps.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volvo dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 Volvo VNL (4)
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo VNL trucks can lose steering control suddenly | Steering | critical |
| Volvo VNL trucks may have delayed brake response | Service Brakes, AIR | high |
| Volvo VN trucks: loose engine gear bolts can stall engine | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Volvo VNL trucks may roll away despite parking brake | Parking Brake | high |
| Volvo VNL truck instrument panel can fail while driving | Electrical System | high |
| Volvo trucks may lose anti-lock brakes and stability control | Service Brakes, AIR | high |
| Volvo VN trucks may lose trailer lights when towing | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Volvo VNL trucks: load lock clamps may loosen | Equipment | medium |
| Volvo VNL trucks: high beams may not dim automatically | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Volvo VNL truck brakes may release too slowly | Service Brakes, AIR | medium |
| Volvo VNL and VNR trucks have faulty turn signals | Exterior Lighting | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |