2026 Freightliner EM2 recalls and problems

The 2026 Freightliner EM2 has 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2026 compares

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3recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
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3 recalls

Exterior Lighting

Jul 22, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V475000 · 23,276 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Freightliner EM2, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2C, and Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.

Risk: Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the headlight software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1036.

Exterior Lighting

Mar 25, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V187000 · 1,968 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.

Risk: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

Mar 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V046000 · 810 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia and 2022-2026 Freightliner eM2 trucks. The electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not be assembled properly, which can cause electrical circuits to disconnect and result in a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the EVDM as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1017.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

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Questions

Does the 2026 Freightliner EM2 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2026 Freightliner EM2, the latest from Jul 22, 2026 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Freightliner EM2?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Freightliner EM2.