Volvo Trucks recalls 2024–2026 VNL and 2026 VNR trucks because automatic high beams may not switch to low beam
The automatic high beams on these trucks may not switch to low beam as intended, which can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Volvo Trucks will send a free over-the-air software update that turns off the automatic high beam feature. Owners can call Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 and cite recall number RVXX2511.
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Recall details
- Product
- Volvo Vnl (4), Vnr (4) 2024–2026
- Company
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Hazard
- High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 4,887 vehicles
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 20, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V804000
- Manufacturer campaign number: RVXX2511
- Model years: 2024–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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