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Volvo recall statistics

Every NHTSA recall campaign filed against Volvo vehicles: campaign counts, units affected, the most recalled models and the components behind them. Last synced 2026-09-18.

Volvo has 5 do-not-drive and 1 park-outside advisories on record. If you own an affected vehicle, check it now.
421
Recall campaigns
distinct NHTSA campaigns, all years
138
Models affected
with at least one campaign
7,738,090
Vehicles affected
manufacturer estimates, summed per campaign
6
Urgent advisories
do-not-drive & park-outside campaigns

Most recalled Volvo models

Volvo models ranked by recall campaign count
Model Campaigns Vehicles
VNL
87
655,645
VHD
61
711,914
VN
47
292,061
VNM
45
506,467
S60
40
2,865,147
XC60
36
1,742,480
XC90
35
1,847,506
S80
27
1,579,580
WX
24
179,546
WG
23
188,474

A campaign covering several models counts in full for each, so model figures overlap and are not additive; the 7,738,090 total counts each campaign once.

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Top recalled components

Vehicle components behind Volvo recall campaigns
Component Campaigns
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS 21
STEERING 13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE 11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE 7
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 7
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 7
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY 7

Latest Volvo recall campaigns

The most recent campaigns reported to NHTSA for Volvo vehicles.

VNR (4) 2027 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Aug 6, 2026 · 2,071 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The center roof marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of...

Campaign 26V513000

VN 2026 · STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Jul 9, 2026 · 3,858 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms...

Campaign 26V444000

VAH 2026 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

May 28, 2026 · 205 vehicles
Do not drive

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.

Campaign 26V350000

VNR (4) 2027 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Apr 23, 2026 · 2,800 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a l...

Campaign 26V260000

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