Volvo Recall 25V-804: Exterior lighting – software

Affected: 2024–2026 Volvo VNL, 2026 Volvo VNR. Filed with NHTSA on November 20, 2025, covering about 4,887 vehicles.

The problem

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."

The 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.

The fix

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 NHTSA.gov beginning November 19, 2025.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign25V-804 (25V804000)
Manufacturer numberRVXX2511
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks North America
ComponentExterior lighting › Lighting control module › Software
Report dateNovember 20, 2025
Owners notifiedJune 1, 2026
Vehicles affected4,887
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the lights

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 25V-804 repair free?

Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 4,887 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.