Volvo VAH recalls and problems
20 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 19 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
20
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Volvo VAH by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 VAH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 VAH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 VAH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 VAH | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 VAH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 VAH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 VAH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 VAH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 VAH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 VAH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 VAH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 VAH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 VAH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 VAH | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 VAH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 VAH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 VAH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 VAH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 VAH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Volvo VAH problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
All Volvo VAH recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-444 | Jul 9, 2026 | 2026 | Steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. |
| 26V-350 | May 28, 2026 | 2026 | Do not driveWheels | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. |
| 25V-753 | Nov 3, 2025 | 2019–2026 | Seat Belts | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2026 VAH trucks. |
| 24V-790 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2020–2025 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). |
| 23V-511 | Jul 24, 2023 | 2022–2024 | Visibility | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. |
| 23V-441 | Jun 23, 2023 | 2023–2024 | Steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. |
| 21V-417 | Jun 2, 2021 | 2021–2022 | Wheels | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. |
| 20V-782 | Dec 15, 2020 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. |
| 20V-536 | Sep 2, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Service Brakes, Air | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. |
| 19V-509 | Jul 2, 2019 | 2018–2020 | Electrical System | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. |
| 19V-510 | Jul 2, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Power Train | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. |
| 15V-643 | Oct 13, 2015 | 2011–2013 | Trailer Hitches | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. |
| 15V-630 | Oct 7, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Exterior Lighting | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. |
| 15V-523 | Aug 17, 2015 | 2012–2016 | Steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. |
| 14V-740 | Nov 18, 2014 | 2011–2014 | Tires | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks manufactured May 12, 2010, to October 31, 2014. |
| 14V-555 | Sep 11, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Service Brakes, Air | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 VAH, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured March 4, 2013, to April 28, 2014. |
| 13V-618 | Nov 29, 2013 | 2014 | Seat Belts | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. |
| 13V-497 | Oct 17, 2013 | 2011–2013 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volvo VAH vehicles modified with upward facing exhaust diffusers for use as auto-haulers. |
| 13V-349 | Aug 13, 2013 | 2011–2012 | Visibility/Wiper | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. |
| 13V-268 | Jun 26, 2013 | 2007–2014 | Power Train | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Volvo VAH?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2023 Volvo VAH has the most reports (1). Check the 2023 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Volvo VAH have?
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering Volvo VAH model years 2007–2016, 2018–2026.
What are the most common Volvo VAH problems?
Owners report power train problems most often.