Volvo VN recalls and problems
35 recalls and 37 owner complaints for 26 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
35
Complaints
37
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
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Volvo VN by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 VN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 VN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 VN | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 VN | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 VN | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 VN | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 VN | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 VN | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 VN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 VN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 VN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 VN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 VN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 VN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 VN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 VN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 VN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 VN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 VN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 VN | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 VN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 VN | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 VN | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 VN | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 VN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 VN | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Volvo VN problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
All Volvo VN 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. |
| 25V-332 | Jun 6, 2025 | 2025–2026 | Electrical System | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo VN trucks. |
| 25V-257 | Apr 17, 2025 | 2022–2025 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN 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). |
| 24V-741 | Oct 3, 2024 | 2022–2024 | Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles. |
| 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-423 | Jun 9, 2024 | 2025 | Do not driveSteering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN trucks. |
| 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-793 | Nov 22, 2023 | 2023–2024 | Vehicle Speed Control | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN vehicles. |
| 23V-769 | Nov 15, 2023 | 2019–2024 | Seats | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. |
| 23V-441 | Jun 23, 2023 | 2023–2024 | Steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. |
| 22V-605 | Aug 9, 2022 | 2023 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo VN vehicles. |
| 22V-399 | Jun 7, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN tractor trailers. |
| 22V-115 | Mar 1, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Structure | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN L4 and L4E (Sleeper) trucks. |
| 15V-682 | Oct 20, 2015 | 2016 | Power Train | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 VN trucks manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 15, 2015, equipped with certain Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions. |
| 15V-672 | Oct 19, 2015 | 2016 | Electrical System | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo VN trucks manufactured on August 13, 2015. |
| 15V-651 | Oct 13, 2015 | 2009–2015 | Suspension | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. |
| 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. |
| 10V-571 | Nov 12, 2010 | 2006–2010 | 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-359 | Aug 3, 2010 | 2009–2010 | Visibility | Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vnl, vt, and 780 trucks manufactured from march 1, 2008 through february 6, 2009. |
| 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. |
| 05V-457 | Oct 4, 2005 | 2006 | Power Train | On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 and 160 rear drive axles. |
| 05V-311 | Jul 7, 2005 | 2005 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. |
| 05V-182 | Apr 22, 2005 | 2006 | Wheels | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. |
| 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-405 | Aug 12, 2004 | 2004 | Power Train | On certain trucks, the bolts that retain the universal joint to the yoke at the transmission may not be tightened correctly. |
| 04V-315 | Jul 2, 2004 | 2002–2004 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks, a malfunction in the solenoid valve may allow air to be released to fifth wheel latch when the park brake is engaged. |
| 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. |
| 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-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. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Volvo VN?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Volvo VN has the most reports (6). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Volvo VN have?
NHTSA lists 35 safety recalls covering Volvo VN model years 2000–2016, 2019–2027.
What are the most common Volvo VN problems?
Owners report electrical system, unknown or other, structure problems most often.