2025 VOLVO VNL (4) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
9
Recalls
118
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 VOLVO VNL (4)
The 2025 VOLVO VNL (4) has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 22 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE. 118 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (2 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2025 VOLVO VNL (4)
NHTSA has recorded 22 recalls for the 2025 VOLVO VNL (4), potentially affecting up to 33,273 vehicles.
Recall 25V802000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
| 1,859 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The load lock clamps, located on the back of the cab, may loosen and cause the load lock bars to become unsecured.
Consequence: A loose or unsecured load lock bar can result in a loss of cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load lock clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2512. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved...
View full details →Recall 25V621000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
| 2,307 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 New VN trucks. When towing a trailer, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.
Consequence: Trailer tail lights and turn signals that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2507. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved...
View full details →Recall 25V621000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
| 2,307 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 New VN trucks. When towing a trailer, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.
Consequence: Trailer tail lights and turn signals that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer body input/output module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2507. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved...
View full details →Recall 25V520000 — STEERING
| 2,487 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo New VN trucks. The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control.
Consequence: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for...
View full details →Recall 25V257000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
Consequence: A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.
View full details →Recall 25V214000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 5,257 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
View full details →Recall 25V214000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 5,257 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
View full details →Recall 25V102000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:PROPORTIONING RELAY VALVE
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2502.
View full details →Recall 24V791000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2025 New VN truck. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light not to illuminate. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: An ABS warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A dealer will reprogram the software, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2410.
View full details →Recall 24V791000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2025 New VN truck. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light not to illuminate. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: An ABS warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A dealer will reprogram the software, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2410.
View full details →Recall 25V804000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 4,887 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VNR (4) and 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The automatic high beams (AHB) may not switch to low beam headlights as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: As an interim action, Volvo Trucks will update the vehicle software through an over-the-air (OTA) update to disable the AHB feature, free of charge. The final remedy is under development. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2026. Additional...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Recall 26V076000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
Consequence: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 VOLVO VNL (4)
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 VOLVO VNL (4). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
i bought a brand new truck in march 19 2025. it was a Volvo vnl 860 tractor. The incident happened on June, 7, 2025. i was driving on i81 northbound near exit 228 Verona city, Augusta County. i was in the left lane and my speed was 70 mph and approaching a bridge suddenly a SUV from right lane comes into my lane and hit my truck from right and then comes in front of my truck makes a direct front impact. i was shocked by this impact and trying to keep my truck in my lane but my all my truck safety features are stop working and lane departure features fails and my truck going into one direction only i was trying to keep the truck in left lane but the truck only goes to right side and due to this my truck hits the bridge guardrail and then get off from the bridge into the water. there is a clear failure of the lane departure feature failure because the truck was out of control and controlling itself. secondly the airbags on my truck didn't deploy even i had direct 3-4 impacts. For the result of these failures i was seriously injured and have life threatening injuries.I want to submit this because i want to help others as well. i am out of work right now no one here to help me. i need some help or compensation from Volvo.
i bought a brand new truck in march 19 2025. it was a Volvo vnl 860 tractor. The incident happened on June, 7, 2025. i was driving on i81 northbound near exit 228 Verona city, Augusta County. i was in the left lane and my speed was 70 mph and approaching a bridge suddenly a SUV from right lane comes into my lane and hit my truck from right and then comes in front of my truck makes a direct front impact. i was shocked by this impact and trying to keep my truck in my lane but my all my truck safety features are stop working and lane departure features fails and my truck going into one direction only i was trying to keep the truck in left lane but the truck only goes to right side and due to this my truck hits the bridge guardrail and then get off from the bridge into the water. there is a clear failure of the lane departure feature failure because the truck was out of control and controlling itself. secondly the airbags on my truck didn't deploy even i had direct 3-4 impacts. For the result of these failures i was seriously injured and have life threatening injuries.I want to submit this because i want to help others as well. i am out of work right now no one here to help me. i need some help or compensation from Volvo.
i bought a brand new truck in march 19 2025. it was a Volvo vnl 860 tractor. The incident happened on June, 7, 2025. i was driving on i81 northbound near exit 228 Verona city, Augusta County. i was in the left lane and my speed was 70 mph and approaching a bridge suddenly a SUV from right lane comes into my lane and hit my truck from right and then comes in front of my truck makes a direct front impact. i was shocked by this impact and trying to keep my truck in my lane but my all my truck safety features are stop working and lane departure features fails and my truck going into one direction only i was trying to keep the truck in left lane but the truck only goes to right side and due to this my truck hits the bridge guardrail and then get off from the bridge into the water. there is a clear failure of the lane departure feature failure because the truck was out of control and controlling itself. secondly the airbags on my truck didn't deploy even i had direct 3-4 impacts. For the result of these failures i was seriously injured and have life threatening injuries.I want to submit this because i want to help others as well. i am out of work right now no one here to help me. i need some help or compensation from Volvo.
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo New VN. The contact stated that the electrical outlets were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and brake line functionality, and the alignment was off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was advised that further diagnostic testing was required to determine the cause for the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo New VN. The contact stated that the electrical outlets were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and brake line functionality, and the alignment was off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was advised that further diagnostic testing was required to determine the cause for the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
Safety Rating for the 2025 VOLVO VNL (4)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 VOLVO VNL (4) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 VOLVO VNL (4)
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 118 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 VOLVO VNL (4). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR 2399-9 202601 — STRUCTURE:BODY
CBR - Daycab Cab Roof Antenna Misalignment Causing Water Intrusion.
CBR 2399-9 202601 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Daycab Cab Roof Antenna Misalignment Causing Water Intrusion.
CBR 2408-16 202601 — ENGINE
CBR - Air Production Modulator (APM) DTC C10129B - High/Excessive Flow - VN (4).
CBR 2545-1 202601 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - U114688 VMCU Communication Fault - VN (4).
SC S4743 202601 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SC - MCO/VECI Label Reprint.
CBR 2542-2 202512 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Interim Immobilizer Parameter Configuration.
CBR 2526-5 202512 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Parking Heater Inoperative.
CBR 2526-5 202512 — ENGINE
CBR - Parking Heater Inoperative.
CBR 2494-10 202512 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - The purpose of this CBR is outline the interim software solution for VN4.
CBR 2532-1 202511 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CBR - Automatic High Beam - VN (4).
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 VOLVO VNL (4)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNL (4)
- 2023 VOLVO VNL (4) — 1 complaint
- 2024 VOLVO VNL (4) — 0 complaints
- 2025 VOLVO VNL (4) (current)
- 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) — 4 complaints
- 2027 VOLVO VNL (4) — 0 complaints
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