Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel clusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 24, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2603. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 1, 2026.
severeNHTSA 26V186000 25/03/2026
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an additional brake valve and fittings to the service brake pneumatic plumbing, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in May 24, 2026.Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2602.
severeNHTSA 26V260000 23/04/2026
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles
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 are expected to be mailed June 22, 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.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Volvo VNL (4) is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2025 Volvo VNL (4)?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Volvo VNL (4) has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2025 Volvo VNL (4)?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 2 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.
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