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Buying a used 2022 Volvo VNL? Check these 7 recalls first
This model year carries a long recall list: five high-severity campaigns covering flywheel bolts that can loosen and detach, wheels that may bend or break, unexpected shifts into neutral, air tank bolts that can break and drop the tank, and a side airbag that may not work. Two medium recalls cover hubcap loss and a wiper motor that can quit. None carry stop-driving or park-outside instructions. Only two owner complaints are on file with NHTSA — unverified reports — with no crashes, fires, or 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.
- Get a VIN-specific recall report and confirm the flywheel bolt and air tank bolt repairs were completed
- Ask whether the side airbag and unintended-neutral recall remedies were performed, with dealer paperwork
- Inspect all wheels for bends or cracks, confirm hubcaps are present, and test the wipers
- 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 2022 Volvo VNL
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo VNL flywheel bolts may be loose, can detach | Engine | high |
| Volvo VNL trucks may have wheels that bend or break | Wheels | high |
| Volvo VNL trucks may shift into neutral unexpectedly | Power Train | high |
| Volvo VNL air tank bolts may break, dropping tank | Service Brakes, AIR | high |
| Volvo VNL and VHD trucks have non-working side airbag | AIR Bags | high |
| Volvo VNL and VNR trucks can lose a hubcap | Wheels | medium |
| Volvo trucks' windshield wiper motor can quit working | Visibility | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | Yes |
| Brakes | 1 | Yes |
| Structure | 1 | None found |