The 2025 Volvo VN has 12 recalls, the most serious being multiple steering failures that can cause sudden, complete loss of steering control, along with a wheel that can detach while driving.
Several recalls cover steering components: ball studs in the tie rod assemblies and drag link can fail and separate from the vehicle, becoming road hazards, and the electric power steering gear can lose assist due to an unseated plug in the valve housing. A separate software issue can cause the oversteer guidance system to turn the steering wheel on its own rather than correcting a skid. On the drivetrain side, loose fasteners on the turbo idler gear bracket can allow the idler gear to detach and damage the engine, causing a stall and loss of drive power. There is also an electrical concern: power cables that were improperly routed can short, leading to an engine stall or a fire. A recall covering the Bendix electronic control unit addresses a situation where electrical interference can cause anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, and collision mitigation to reduce in effectiveness or stop working entirely. Rounding out the list, trailer lighting problems can leave the truck's brake and turn signals invisible to following drivers, and a separate issue can prevent the anti-lock brake warning light from alerting the driver to a trailer ABS fault.
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer body control module may malfunction, preventing the trailer lights from operating.
What the fix does
Volvo Trucks will mail you instructions to visit a dealership for inspection and replacement of the trailer body control module if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause the steering wheel to turn by itself during oversteer situations, potentially causing loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will disable the oversteer guidance feature to prevent the steering wheel from turning on its own.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Power cables may be routed incorrectly, creating a risk of electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will re-route the power cables at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fasteners holding the idler gear bracket may not be tight enough, which could allow the idler gear to come loose and separate from the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the turbo compound units and replace them if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the turbo idler gear bracket may not be tight enough. This can cause the turbo to fail, stall the engine, and cut power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Volvo will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will inspect and replace the turbo if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Electrical noise and weak signal strength in the power line carrier may cause the Bendix EC80 electronic control unit to misinterpret commands or fail completely.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit software at no cost to restore proper operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The antilock brake system warning light may fail to illuminate if the trailer's ABS system malfunctions, preventing you from knowing there's a braking problem.
What the fix does
Volvo Trucks dealers update the electronic braking control unit software to restore proper warning light function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheel lug nuts on the left side may not be tightened properly, which could affect wheel security.
What the fix does
Your dealer will tighten the left-side wheel lug nuts at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ball stud in the tie rod assembly of the steerable lift axle suspension may have received improper heat treatment, which can cause it to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the tie rod end assemblies and replace them if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tie rod assembly ball stud may be improperly heat-treated and fail, causing sudden loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace tie rod ends as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering gear contains a plug in the valve housing that may not be seated properly, potentially causing sudden loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the plug and replace the steering gear if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The drag link ball stud may be improperly heat-treated and fail, causing sudden loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace drag links as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
