repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
NewRisk. Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2026 Freightliner EM2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2026 Freightliner EM2. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-187 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Freightliner EM2 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 Freightliner EM2 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Wiring: power distribution module/ipdm
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other EM2 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the EM2 median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2026 EM2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.