2026 Volvo Vnr (4) problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (5)
Service Brakes, Electric:software/Programming 2026-09-28 · campaign 26V619000 · 392 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles equipped with a tanker application package. Inaccurate axle load calculations may cause reduced braking performance while transporting smoothbore tanker trailers.
Risk: Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2610. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 5, 2026.
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm 2026-07-09 · campaign 26V444000 · 3,858 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.
Risk: A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2607. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/Module 2026-04-23 · campaign 26V260000 · 2,800 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Risk: A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear brake modulator electrical connectors, install a protective cover, and replace the rear brake modulators, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2605. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2026-04-01 · campaign 26V208000 · 340 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The vehicle turn signals may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2604. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning Feb April 8, 2026.
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2025-11-20 · campaign 25V804000 · 4,887 vehicles
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."
Risk: High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner letters were mailed June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2511. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 19, 2025.
Service bulletins (74)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · CBR 2590 2026069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the purpose of this cbr is to provide steps on how to correct a customer complaint of instrument cluster going dark (blackout) situation.
Electrical System 2026-09-21 · TSB 373-001 202609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in melted insulation around the terminal area. the alternator power cable connection should maintain a stable electrical contact without overheating or insulation damage during normal vehicle operat
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · TSB 561-002A 202609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
volvo trucks has identified that certain vn(4) model vehicles may experience an air leak at the air compressor discharge hose due to damage caused by the hose contacting other components. contact between the hose and other components can cause abrasions and lead to hose failure. follow the instru
Electrical System 2026-09-17 · CBR 2483 202609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin addresses an issue found in the dl6 (fms) can network where the measuredresistance is 40 ohms deviating from the expected 60 ohms. this mismatch can result in the electronic logging device (eld) either receiving incomplete can messages or none at all, leading to functional communicatio
Electrical System 2026-09-14 · TSB 371-005 202609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the eld connected to the rp1226 connector in the truck remains powered on always. as a result in the batteries being depleted within a very short amount of time (a few hours after the truck is shut down).
Electrical System 2026-09-08 · CBR 2494 202609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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_7.0.
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What owners report
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