Model year record

2025 Volvo VN

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V332000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
228
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-06
Owners notified
2025-06-17

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo VN trucks. The power cables may have been improperly routed, which can cause an electrical short.

Safety risk

An electrical short can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. An electrical short can also cause the cables to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will re-route the power cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2505.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V257000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
102
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-17
Owners notified
2025-04-28

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.

Safety risk

A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V790000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
124,949
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-23
Owners notified
2024-12-09

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

Safety risk

Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V665000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
156
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-10
Owners notified
2024-09-19

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The wheel lug nuts may be improperly tightened.

Safety risk

Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will tighten the left-side lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2407.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V503000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
12
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-02
Owners notified
2024-07-15

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.

Safety risk

The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod end assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2405.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V423000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
3
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-09
Owners notified
2024-06-18

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN trucks. The tie rod assemblies may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod ends as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2404.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V397000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
424
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-04
Owners notified
2024-06-17

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The steering gear may have an improperly seated plug in the valve housing, which can result in a sudden loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the plug and replace the steering gear as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V396000

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Component
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
3,502
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-04
Owners notified
2024-06-20

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN, VNRe, and VHD trucks. The drag link may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2402.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.