18 recalls covering model years 2023, 2025, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain VNL (4) trucks because bolts that hold the cab structure together may be loose or missing. If the truck crashes, the cab may not protect someone inside as it should. That increases the risk of injury. Dealers will check for missing bolts and install or tighten bolts as needed.
In these Volvo VNL trucks, a software error can miscalculate how much weight is sitting on the truck's axles. This mistake happens when the truck is pulling certain smoothbore tanker trailers. Because the calculation is wrong, the brakes may not perform as well as they should while towing, which can affect how well and how quickly the truck is able to slow down and come to a stop.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) trucks. The center marker lights on the roof of the cab may fail to light up. Because of that, these trucks do not meet the federal rule for lamps, reflectors and related equipment. Dealers will replace the center roof marker light free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 5, 2026, and the affected VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting August 13, 2026.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain trucks because the steering knuckles may have been built with the steering arms not tightened enough. A loose steering arm can affect the vehicle's steering, since the connection between the steering arm and the steering knuckle isn't as secure as it should be. This loss of a secure connection can make it harder for the driver to steer the truck as intended.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain VAH, VN, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles because the wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow a wheel to detach.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
On some VNR and VNL trucks, the electrical connectors on the rear brake modulators are not protected. These connectors can short circuit, and if that happens, the truck can lose its anti-lock braking system and electronic stability control.
Volvo is recalling certain VNL and VNR trucks because the turn signals may not work properly. A turn signal that doesn't work as it should cannot reliably show other drivers which direction the truck is about to turn. Because of this, the affected trucks do not meet a federal safety standard covering lights, reflective devices, and other equipment used to signal a driver's intentions on the road. The recall covers software used to control the turn signal indicators.
The instrument panel in these trucks may fail while the vehicle is being driven. When this happens, the driver may not be able to see important safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights. Not being able to see this information while driving increases the risk of a crash. To fix this, dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, and this repair will be done at no cost to the owner.
The service brakes on these trucks may take longer than expected to release after the brake pedal is applied. This means that when the driver lets off the brake, the brakes may stay engaged longer than they should. A delayed brake release can increase the risk of a crash. To fix this, dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings into the brake system's air lines, at no cost to the owner.
Some 2024-2027 Volvo VNL trucks without auxiliary parking brakes may not have enough weight on the parking brake axle when the truck is in weight bias mode. This can result in the parking brake not applying enough force. Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge.
On certain VNR and VNL trucks, the automatic high beam feature may fail to switch the headlights down to low beam when it should. As an interim fix, Volvo will send an over-the-air software update to turn off the automatic high beam feature.
On certain VNL trucks, the clamps that hold the load lock bars in place on the back of the cab may loosen over time. If a clamp loosens, the load lock bar it holds can come unsecured. Dealers will replace the load lock clamps.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain new VN trucks because the marker lights in the center of the roof may not light up. These lights are meant to make the truck easier for other drivers to see. Since they may fail to come on, these trucks do not meet the federal safety rule for lamps, reflective devices and related equipment. A dealer will replace the center roof marker light at no charge to the owner.
Some 2025-2026 Volvo VNL trucks have a body control module for the trailer lighting system that was not manufactured correctly. Because of this manufacturing problem, when the truck is towing a trailer, the trailer's tail lights and turn signals may fail to come on the way they are supposed to, even when the driver activates them.
On some new Volvo VNL trucks, the cable that connects the interior door handle to the door latch may have been installed incorrectly. If this happens, the door may not open when someone tries to use the inside handle. This could trap a person inside the truck, which increases the risk of injury.
Some Volvo VNL trucks have a driver-assist feature that helps guide the truck's steering if it starts to oversteer. This feature may malfunction, and if it does, it can cause the driver to lose control of the truck's steering while the vehicle is being driven.
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain Volvo VN and VNL trucks because the fasteners on the idler gear bracket may not have been tightened properly. This can allow the idler gear to come loose from the engine.
Volvo is recalling certain New VN trucks because the air brakes may take longer than expected to start working once the driver presses the brake pedal. This means there could be a delay before the brakes fully engage when the driver tries to slow down or stop. Because of this delay in brake activation, the affected trucks do not meet a federal safety standard covering air brake systems on trucks like these.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2026 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls covering the 2023–2026 Volvo VNL (4). 12 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Volvo VNL (4) Cabs Have Loose or Missing Bolts" (NHTSA campaign 26V677000), reported Oct 15, 2026.
The 2026 Volvo VNL (4) has the most, with 16 recalls. The 2023 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 Volvo VNL (4) recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Volvo Trucks Wheel Lug Nuts May Loosen (26V350000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Volvo dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: