2026 VOLVO VNR (4) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 VOLVO VNR (4)
The 2026 VOLVO VNR (4) 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2026 VOLVO VNR (4)
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2026 VOLVO VNR (4), potentially affecting up to 4,887 vehicles.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2026 VOLVO VNR (4)
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 VOLVO VNR (4).
Safety Rating for the 2026 VOLVO VNR (4)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 VOLVO VNR (4) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 VOLVO VNR (4)
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 VOLVO VNR (4). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR 2443-4 202601 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Trailer Tandem Adjustment Procedure - VN (4).
CBR 2443-4 202601 — SERVICE BRAKES
CBR - Trailer Tandem Adjustment Procedure - VN (4).
CBR 2494-11 202601 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - The purpose of this CBR is outline the interim software solution for VN4. Note that this document is subject to updates and currently covers Service Pack updates to B1_T2_5.1.
CBR 2548-1 202601 — SUSPENSION
CBR - Shock Interference With “Z” Springs.
SC S4642 202601 — ENGINE
SC - Front Engine Accessory Drive Update.
FI S4703 202601 — STRUCTURE:BODY
FI - Elemental Chassis Fairing Replacement.
SC S4743 202601 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SC - MCO/VECI Label Reprint.
CBR 2518-2 202511 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CBR - Load Lock Clamp Breaking - VN (4).
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 VOLVO VNR (4)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNR (4)
- 2025 VOLVO VNR (4) — 0 complaints
- 2026 VOLVO VNR (4) (current)
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