Buying a used 2021 Volvo VN? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2021 Volvo VN has 2 recalls addressing passenger seat securement and an electronic control unit that may misread signals. These are distinct attachment and electronic control concerns, so documentation should identify the work completed for each. Its 3 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports: unknown or other appears 2 times, electrical system 1 time, and structure 1 time. The broad unknown category limits component-specific conclusions. The complaint record reports 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify passenger seat securement recall completion and inspect for mounting movement.
- Request the electronic control unit recall repair record.
- Ask about electrical malfunctions and structural repairs, with supporting invoices.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volvo dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Volvo VN
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck Passenger Seat May Not Be Secured | Seats | high |
| Volvo trucks' electronic control unit may misread signals | Electrical System | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |
| Structure | 1 | None found |