2024-2026 Volvo VNL (4), 2026 Volvo VNR (4) recall: High Beams May Not Automatically Switch to Low Beams/FMVSS 108
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 20, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
4,887 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Volvo VNL (4), 2026 Volvo VNR (4).
- Compared with
Volvo Trucks North America has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 13 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
7 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 20, 2025 2024-2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Load Lock Clamps May Fail
- Nov. 3, 2025 2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- Sept. 18, 2025 2025-2026 Volvo VNL (4), 2025 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Inoperative Trailer Lighting (agency record)
- Sept. 18, 2025 2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Defective Latch May Prevent Door from Opening (agency record)
- Aug. 11, 2025 2025-2026 Volvo VNL (4) recall: Loss of Steering Control (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Volvo VNL (4) 2024-2026
- Volvo VNR (4) 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V804000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 20, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 4,887 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | RVXX2511 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record