Volvo VHD recalls and problems
61 recalls and 15 owner complaints for 28 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
61
Complaints
15
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
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Volvo VHD by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 VHD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 VHD | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 VHD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 VHD | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 VHD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 VHD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 VHD | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 VHD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 VHD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 VHD | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 VHD | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 VHD | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 VHD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 VHD | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 VHD | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 VHD | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 VHD | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 VHD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 VHD | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 VHD | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 VHD | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 VHD | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 VHD | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 VHD | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 VHD | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 VHD | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 VHD | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 VHD | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Volvo VHD problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
All Volvo VHD 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 | 2026–2027 | 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. |
| 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). |
| 24V-665 | Sep 10, 2024 | 2025 | Wheels | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. |
| 24V-503 | Jul 2, 2024 | 2025 | Steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. |
| 24V-396 | Jun 4, 2024 | 2025 | Do not driveSteering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN, VNRe, and VHD trucks. |
| 24V-397 | Jun 4, 2024 | 2025 | Steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. |
| 23V-816 | Dec 5, 2023 | 2024 | Equipment | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VN and VHD vehicles equipped with size 295/75 or 385/65 Continental tires on the front axle. |
| 23V-769 | Nov 15, 2023 | 2019–2024 | Seats | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. |
| 23V-690 | Oct 13, 2023 | 2024 | Steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNL, VHD, and VNR trucks. |
| 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. |
| 23V-403 | Jun 4, 2023 | 2022–2024 | Electrical System, Air Bags | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. |
| 23V-173 | Mar 16, 2023 | 2024 | Wheels | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNR, VNL, and VHD vehicles. |
| 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-535 | Sep 2, 2020 | 2021 | Steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR 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. |
| 18V-811 | Nov 15, 2018 | 2019 | Tires | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VHD trucks, equipped with Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864… |
| 18V-766 | Oct 30, 2018 | 2004–2019 | Exterior Lighting | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. |
| 17V-258 | Apr 18, 2017 | 2015–2017 | Equipment | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VHD trucks. |
| 16V-927 | Dec 22, 2016 | 2017 | Suspension | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to June 21, 2016. |
| 16V-735 | Oct 13, 2016 | 2009–2016 | Suspension | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. |
| 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. |
| 14V-739 | Nov 18, 2014 | 2012, 2014–2015 | Power Train | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, 2011, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with the Eco-Roll option. |
| 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-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. |
| 13V-152 | Apr 22, 2013 | 2011–2013 | Parking Brake | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 2012. |
| 13V-102 | Mar 21, 2013 | 2012–2014 | Electrical System | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. |
| 12V-510 | Oct 18, 2012 | 2002–2013 | Seat Belts | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. |
| 12V-036 | Feb 1, 2012 | 2011–2012 | Service Brakes, Air | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd and model year 2011-2013 vnl and vnm vehicles, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. |
| 11V-294 | May 20, 2011 | 2012 | Power Train | Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. |
| 11V-265 | May 3, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Service Brakes, Air | Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd, vnl, and model year 2012 vnm trucks manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. |
| 10V-571 | Nov 12, 2010 | 2007, 2009 | Service Brakes, Air | Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 vhd, model year 2006 through 2010 vn, and model year 2007 through 2009 vt trucks manufactured from november 7, 2005, through october 30, 2009, equipped with an… |
| 10V-492 | Oct 12, 2010 | 2008–2011 | Equipment | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 vhd, vnl, vnm, as well as 2008-2010 vt vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the tire description may be incorrect on the… |
| 09V-173 | May 21, 2009 | 2001–2008 | Visibility | Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. |
| 07V-573 | Dec 14, 2007 | 2003–2008 | Electrical System | On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (I.e. |
| 07V-496 | Oct 23, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. |
| 07V-410 | Sep 10, 2007 | 2008 | Structure | On certain trucks, the hood restraint cylinder does not contain enough dampening to adequately restrain the hood. |
| 07V-345 | Aug 7, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Fuel System, Diesel | On certain trucks, an unprotected lead in the thermoswitch of the heater may make contact with another post possibly creating a short circuit, which can result in continuous operation of the heating element. |
| 07V-323 | Jul 24, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Steering | On certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature. |
| 06V-213 | Jun 14, 2006 | 2002–2006 | Wheels | On certain trucks, the wheel spacer may become distorted from heat which potentially could lead to a loss of clamp that may result in loose wheel nuts. |
| 06V-099 | Apr 4, 2006 | 2007 | Steering | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with dana steering shafts, there is a potential that the steering shaft pinch bolt hole may be incorrectly located. |
| 06V-021 | Jan 26, 2006 | 2003–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain trucks equipped with d12d engines, the exhaust gas recirculation (Egr) cooler inlet pipes or the pipes that connect the EGR valves to the cooler may crack or break. |
| 04V-457 | Sep 17, 2004 | 2000–2004 | Visibility | On certain trucks equipped with valeo wiper systems, the wiper motor may be susceptive to salt intrusion that could possibly lead to a condition where the connector overheats to a point where the connector could ignite. |
| 04V-404 | Aug 12, 2004 | 2003 | Seats | Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-078 | Feb 13, 2004 | 2003 | Steering | On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the pinch bolt attaching the steering drag link to the pitman arm may not have been sufficiently tightened. |
| 04V-077 | Feb 13, 2004 | 2002–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the assembled engine pre-heater jumper wiring harness was incorrectly assembled. |
| 03V-204 | May 30, 2003 | 2001–2003 | Trailer Hitches | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions. |
| 03V-108 | Mar 20, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Seat Belts | Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with an optional two-man passenger bench seat fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-317 | Nov 25, 2002 | 2002 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment. |
| 02V-037 | Aug 15, 2002 | 2000 | Steering | On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth… |
| 02V-156 | Jun 13, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Steering | On certain heavy duty class 8 axle back vehicles, the telescoping steering shaft in some driving situations could bottom out and side load the steering gear input shaft whenever the adjustable steering column is adjusted… |
| 02V-018 | Feb 11, 2002 | 2001 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (Abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. |
| 02V-036 | Feb 5, 2002 | 2001 | Power Train | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment. |
| 01V-189 | Aug 21, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. |
| 01V-226 | Jul 6, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. |
| 01V-092 | Mar 20, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Volvo VHD?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Volvo VHD has the most reports (3). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Volvo VHD have?
NHTSA lists 61 safety recalls covering Volvo VHD model years 2000–2027.
What are the most common Volvo VHD problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, wheels problems most often.