2026 Freightliner EM2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EM2 years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2026 Freightliner EM2 so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2026 Freightliner EM2 recalls (3)
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Exterior lighting:headlights
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.
Fix: 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:brake lights; forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:wiring:power distribution module/ipdm
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Freightliner EM2?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Freightliner EM2?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 Freightliner EM2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EM2 model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.