2026 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 VOLVO VN
The 2026 VOLVO VN has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2026 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2026 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 228 vehicles.
Recall 25V332000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 228 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo VN trucks. The power cables may have been improperly routed, which can cause an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. An electrical short can also cause the cables to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the power cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2505.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 VOLVO VN
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 VOLVO VN.
Safety Rating for the 2026 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 VOLVO VN
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SC S4644 202601 — ENGINE
SC - Front Engine Accessory Drive Update.
CBR 2539-1 202601 — STRUCTURE:BODY
CBR - Volvo Chassis – Grille Spacers Loosening Over Time.
SC S4643 202601 — ENGINE
SC - S4643 January 2026 Front Engine Accessory Drive Update.
S4663 202511 — ENGINE
CBR - Engine Cooling Fan Overdrive.
S4636 102025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC - Vehicles were programmed with the incorrect Engine Electronic Control Unit (EECU) Software.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 VOLVO VN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN
- 2021 VOLVO VN — 4 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2023 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2024 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2025 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2026 VOLVO VN (current)
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