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2026 Volvo VNProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2026 Volvo VN. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-332 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 90%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 9, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Volvo VN has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2026 Volvo VN 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.

44%repaired · 2026 Q3

Spindle: arm

New

Recall 26V-444 · Jul 9, 2026 · 3,858 vehicles · 1,694 repaired

Risk. A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Do not driveNew

Recall 26V-350 · May 28, 2026 · 205 vehicles · 184 repaired

Risk. Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2026 Q3

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 25V-332 · Jun 6, 2025 · 228 vehicles · 205 repaired

Risk. An electrical short can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Volvo.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other VN 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 VN median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Best
  • Not rated

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