2025 VOLVO NEW VN Complaints and Recall Information
The 2025 VOLVO NEW VN has 3 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report electrical outlets that are inoperable along with loss of power steering and brake line functionality. Several unknown warning lights illuminate, and alignment issues have been reported. Vehicles were towed for diagnosis but not repaired as further testing was required to determine the cause.
- Electrical outlets failure. Owners report the outlets were inoperable, impacting the use of electrical accessories.
- Loss of power steering. Power steering functionality failed, reducing steering control.
- Brake line malfunction. The brake system lost functionality compromising vehicle stopping ability.
- Warning lights illuminated. Multiple unknown warning lights appeared on the dashboard without clear diagnosis.
- Alignment issues. Vehicle alignment was reported as off after the failures occurred.
There are 7 recalls affecting various systems including brakes, lighting, engine components, steering, and electrical software. The recalls span a range of issues from delayed brake activation to software errors affecting safety warning lights.
- Service brakes air controls (25V102000). Eight 2023-2025 New VN trucks may have delayed brake activation due to a faulty proportioning relay valve, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit free of charge. Owner notifications were sent March 11, 2025.
- Interior and exterior hazard lighting (25V214000). Hazard switch back lighting may be inoperative on 5,257 trucks from 2023-2026, making the switch hard to locate. The software in the vehicle master control unit will be updated free of charge. Notifications were mailed April 25, 2025.
- Engine idler gear bracket fasteners (25V257000). On 102 trucks from 2022-2025, improperly tightened fasteners can cause the idler gear to detach, risking engine damage and stalls. Dealers will inspect and replace turbo compound units as needed. Notification letters were expected April 28, 2025.
- Steering system malfunction (25V520000). The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may fail on 2,487 2025-2026 models, raising the risk of loss of steering control. The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled via over-the-air update or dealer service free of charge. Notifications were mailed August 22, 2025.
- Instrument cluster software (24V791000). One truck is affected by software causing ABS warning light failure, preventing driver alerts of ABS malfunctions. Dealers will reprogram the software free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues involving the 2025 VOLVO NEW VN may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney familiar with these matters is advisable.
2025 VOLVO NEW VN Summary
2025
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
7855
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2025 VOLVO NEW VN
5257 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2025 VOLVO NEW VN
8 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:PROPORTIONING RELAY VALVE
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 VOLVO NEW VN
2487 vehicles affected
STEERING
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo New VN trucks. The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
2025 VOLVO NEW VN
102 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
Risk: A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2025 VOLVO NEW VN
1 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2025 New VN truck. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light not to illuminate. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: An ABS warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2025 VOLVO NEW VN
ID: 2081098SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo New VN. The contact stated that the electrical outlets were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and brake line functionality, and the alignment was off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was advised that further diagnostic testing was required to determine the cause for the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
2025 VOLVO NEW VN
ID: 2081097STEERING
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo New VN. The contact stated that the electrical outlets were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and brake line functionality, and the alignment was off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was advised that further diagnostic testing was required to determine the cause for the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
2025 VOLVO NEW VN
ID: 2081096ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo New VN. The contact stated that the electrical outlets were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and brake line functionality, and the alignment was off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was advised that further diagnostic testing was required to determine the cause for the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.