2026 Volvo VN Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the VN at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 Volvo VN yet, but there are 3 recalls. 3 recalls cover this model year, including one with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

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Volvo VN complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo VN. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best VN years: 2011, 2012, 2016. Compare all years →

2026 Volvo VN recalls (3)

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

NHTSA recall 26V-444 · Jul 9, 2026 · 3,858 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026.

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 26V-350 · May 28, 2026 · 205 vehiclesDo not drive

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the wheel and hub mating surfaces, remove any masking material, and replace any worn components if necessary, free…

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

NHTSA recall 25V-332 · Jun 6, 2025 · 228 vehicles

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Volvo VN have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2026 Volvo VN, the most recent from July 9, 2026 (arm). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Volvo VN?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2012 and 2016. See the full Volvo VN years comparison.

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.