2026 Volvo Vnl (4) Safety Report

Service Brakes,Back Over Prevention

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

Structure

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

Steering,Electrical System,Exterior Lighting

1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.

Issues with service brakes and back over prevention systems have been reported.

Problems with exterior lighting, including control modules and software, have been reported.

Recalled due to potential issues with load securement.

Recalled for potential failure of door latches.

Summary: 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed March 23, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) ...

Summary: 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 letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 8...

Summary: 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 in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 27, 2025.

Summary: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 New VN trucks. The roof center marker lights may fail to illuminate. 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: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the center roof marker light, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2509. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 10, 2025.

Summary: 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 in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2025.

Summary: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 New VN trucks. The door latch cable on the interior door handle may be incorrectly installed, preventing the door from opening.

Consequence: A door that cannot be opened from the inside may trap occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the door latch cable and pivot clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2508. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 25, 2025.

I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety issue involving a Volvo VNL truck. The vehicle was purchased new on December 12, 2025 and currently has approximately 22,000 miles. Since shortly after purchase, the truck has experienced a defect in the braking system. While driving, the vehicle has unexpectedly applied the brakes on its own and has displayed warning messages related to ...

The contact owns a 2026 Volvo VNL4. The contact stated that the front lift axle lowered unintendedly while in the travel position. The computer sensed the abnormal weight while driving in high winds. While driving in snow, rain, and wind, the contact was concerned about a crash while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after...

Im experiencing. 1.)engine malfunction, 2.) def system not performing auto regen or standby regen, 3.) check engine light on, 4.) def engine blinking continuously, 5.) steering wheel control pulling to the passenger side, 6.) carbon monoxide inside truck due to heater control knob turned on or off and it still blows heats and fumes inside truck whether its on or off, 7.) ROOF ID L...

CBR - This document provides guidance for addressing the Air Production􀁡Modulator (APM) DTC C10129B fault, "High/Excessive Flow" This fault was introduced by a previous APM software package and requires specific containment actions.

CBR - For newly delivered vehicles it may be found that the key fob will not unlock the door. The message "Pre-delivery Mode" maybe displayed on the instrument cluster.

CBR - Mechanical components with moving parts designed for high-temperature environments – such as the turbo wastegate used on the 13L TC engines – are susceptible to certain kinds of leakages due to their design requirements.

CBR - The purpose of this CBR is outline the interim software solution for VN4.

CBR - This CBR solution provides guidelines for ensuring the correct position of battery sensor modules and battery sensor harnesses on the Volvo VN(4) chassis, as well as the Battery Sensor Diagnostic and Calibration Procedure.

CBR - This CBR solution addresses crank no start and engine dying issues in some VN (4)models caused by an incorrect fuel line configuration and/or fuel line fitting not seated correctly.

The purpose of this CBR is to provide instructions when trying to retrieve DTC and a Communication Failed Popup occurs.

The purpose of this CBR is to help diagnosis an electrically faulty door latch.

This CBR solution was created to provide guidance on resolving the “Service Required” message that may appear in the Instrument Cluster (IC) of VN (4) model vehicles under specific conditions.

This CBR solution provides guidance on updating the infotainment system when customer is missing applications and/or having issues with navigation or Apple/Android CarPlay.

This CBR solution provides guidelines for ensuring the correct position of battery sensor modules and battery sensor harnesses on the Volvo VN(4) chassis, as well as the Battery Sensor Diagnostic and Calibration Procedure.

This document provides guidance for addressing the APM DTC C10129B fault, "High/Excessive Flow" This fault was introduced by a previous APM software package and requires specific containment actions.

Volvo Chassis - Frame Or Cab Lean

SC - Volvo Truck has identified that certain VN4 model trucks have a miscalculation in the inter-axle driveshaft length.

CBR - Key Fob activation issue.

CBR - Determining source(s) of suspect abnormal turbocharger noise.

CBR - Infotainment system update.

CBR - This CBR solution provides guidelines for ensuring the correct position of battery sensor modules and battery sensor harnesses on the Volvo VN(4) chassis, as well as the Battery Sensor Diagnostic and Calibration Procedure.

CBR - This CBR solution addresses crank no start and engine dying issues in some VN (4)models caused by an incorrect fuel line configuration and/or fuel line fitting not seated correctly.

CBR - This document provides guidance for addressing the APM DTC C10129B fault, "High/Excessive Flow" This fault was introduced by a previous APM software package and requires specific containment actions.