The worst 2024 Volvo VNL (4) problems
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Recalls 5
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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. Owner letters were mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2601. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning Feb 17, 2026.
Recall number 26V076000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 beginning November 27, 2025.
Recall number 25V802000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: lighting control module: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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. 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 beginning November 19, 2025.
Recall number 25V804000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Risk
- A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
Recall number 25V214000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: controls: proportioning relay valve
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2502.
Recall number 25V102000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Volvo VNL (4) 78
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This bulletin addresses an issue found in the DL6 (FMS) CAN network where the measuredresistance is 40...
- The purpose of this CBR is outline the interim software solution for VN4. Note that
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Is the 2024 Volvo VNL (4) reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2024 Volvo VNL (4).
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Volvo VNL (4)?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2024 Volvo VNL (4) have?
5 recalls, covering parking brake, equipment and exterior lighting.
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