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2026 Volvo VNL

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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7 current

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2026335 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2607

9 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: Vah 2026 · VHD 2026 · VN 2026 · Vne 2026 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the fasteners that secure the steering arms to the steering knuckles may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the steering arms could loosen and cause a loss of steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the fasteners for the steering arms. The dealer will also replace any damaged components, as necessary.

545 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Recalls Audit

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2026262 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2606

29 May 2026

Transport Canada lists: VHD 2026–2027 · VN 2026–2027 · VNL 2026–2027 · VNR 2027

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the wheel nut(s) could loosen and cause the wheel(s) to detach.

Why it matters

A wheel separation could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a wheel that separates could create a road hazard for others.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Volvo Trucks advises you not to drive your truck until the recall repairs have been completed. Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealership to arrange for an inspection of the wheels and hubs. Any damaged parts will be replaced.

25 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2026203 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2605

23 April 2026

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2025–2027 · VNR 2027

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the connector(s) for the rear brake modulator(s) may not have proper wiring protection. As a result, the rear brake modulator(s) could short circuit and cause a loss of antilock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).

Why it matters

A loss of ABS and ESC could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake modulator(s). The dealer will also install a cover on the connector(s).

726 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2026155 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2604

1 April 2026

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2025–2027

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the trailer turn signal lights not to work when towing. Note: This problem would cause an error message to display on the instrument panel.

Why it matters

Turn signal lights that don't work may cause a person not to recognize when a driver intends to turn or change lanes and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Volvo Trucks advises you to test the trailer turn signals before driving, until the recall repairs are completed. Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the vehicle software.

16 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2026139 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2602

25 March 2026

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the brakes may release too slowly when the brake pedal is released. Canadian regulations require brakes to release within a certain time.

Why it matters

Brakes that release too slowly could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to install an additional brake release valve and fittings on the air brake system.

60 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2025643 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2512

20 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the load lock clamps installed behind the cab could fail. As a result, the load lock bars could become loose and separate from the truck.

Why it matters

A load lock bar that separates could create road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Truck will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the load lock clamps

532 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2025641 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2511

20 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the automatic high beams may not switch to low beams automatically. As a result, the trucks may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.

Why it matters

High beams that stay on could cause glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Volvo Trucks recommends you switch manually between the low beams and high beams until the recall repairs have been completed. Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.

453 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2026 Volvo VNL have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2026 Volvo VNL. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.