2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2
The 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.
Recalls for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2, potentially affecting up to 5,556 vehicles.
Recall 25V046000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
| 810 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia and 2022-2026 Freightliner eM2 trucks. The electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not be assembled properly, which can cause electrical circuits to disconnect and result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the EVDM as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1017.
View full details →Recall 25V046000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
| 810 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia and 2022-2026 Freightliner eM2 trucks. The electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not be assembled properly, which can cause electrical circuits to disconnect and result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the EVDM as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1017.
View full details →Recall 25V187000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 1,968 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Consequence: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
View full details →Recall 25V187000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 1,968 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Consequence: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2.
Safety Rating for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER EM2
- 2022 FREIGHTLINER EM2 — 0 complaints
- 2023 FREIGHTLINER EM2 — 0 complaints
- 2024 FREIGHTLINER EM2 — 0 complaints
- 2025 FREIGHTLINER EM2 — 0 complaints
- 2026 FREIGHTLINER EM2 (current)
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints