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2026 Volvo Vnr (4)

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 28, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Volvo Vnr (4). 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 80 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V619000

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING

Sep 28, 2026
392 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will install new software to disable the dynamic trailer braking calculations, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 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.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX2610View on NHTSA.gov
26V444000

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Jul 9, 2026
3,858 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX2607View on NHTSA.gov
26V260000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Apr 23, 2026
2,800 units potentially affected
The 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).
The risk: A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: 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.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX2605View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

CBR 2408-23 202610

SERVICE BRAKES

CBR - This document provides guidance for addressing the APM DTC C10129B fault, "High/Excessive Flow"

CBR 2532-4 202610

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CBR - The purpose of this CBR is to address issues of Automatic High Beam functionality.

CBR 2603-2 202610

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

CBR - This document provides guidance for No-Crank/No-Start or Blank Instrument Cluster following shop programming or Over-The-Air (OTA) programming.

CBR 2598-5 202610

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

CBR - The purpose of this CBR is to provide steps on how to utilize the injector widget (within workshop tool box) to aid with injection system issues.

TSB V-258-017 202610

ENGINE

TSB - All Volvo vehicles built with USA24, and forward emissions may experience damage to the diesel exhaust fluid pump harness due to wicking of DEF into the pump connector and harness. To prevent this issue an anti-wicking harness has been developed.

TSB V-818-001 202610

STRUCTURE:BODY; SUSPENSION

TSB - Trucks equipped with large sleeper cab variants may experience vibration at speeds 62 - 70 mph when operating with an empty or lightly loaded trailer.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Volvo Vnr (4) by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027060—
2026Viewing050—
2025020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.