The worst 2025 Volvo Vnre (Electric) problems
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Recalls 3
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VNR Electric trucks. The high voltage battery may contain loose hardware, which can create a short circuit inside the battery cells.
- Risk
- A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owner letters will be mailed on or before August 25, 2025, for the additional vehicles added on July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2501.
Recall number 25V055000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 number 24V790000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 24V396000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Volvo Vnre (Electric) 31
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in...
- This CBR solution addresses the issue of binding between the outer air filter housing and inner HVAC box...
- The ELD connected to the RP1226 connector in the truck remains powered on always
- The VN(4)'s electrical architecture relies on multiple ECUs, each handling specific functions
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Is the 2025 Volvo Vnre (Electric) reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2025 Volvo Vnre (Electric).
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Volvo Vnre (Electric)?
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How many recalls does the 2025 Volvo Vnre (Electric) have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and steering.
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