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Buying a used 2021 Volvo VNR? Check these 8 recalls first
The 2021 Volvo VNR has 8 recalls, with steering fasteners, a brake pedal plate, a king pin nut, and unexpected parking brake application among the mechanical concerns. Two titles specifically identify Electric models: battery coolant line leakage and hard adaptive cruise braking. Weight labeling and hubcap retention also appear. The 1 NHTSA owner complaint is an unverified report listed under unknown or other and visibility/wiper, with 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
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 steering fastener, king pin nut, brake pedal, and parking brake recall repairs.
- Check VIN applicability and completion of both Electric-specific recalls.
- Confirm corrected weight labels, hubcap recall work, and any wiper repair history.
- 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 VNR
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo VNR Steering Fasteners May Be Loose | Steering | critical |
| Volvo VNR Electric Battery Coolant Line May Leak | Electrical System | critical |
| Volvo VNR Brake Pedal Plate May Break | Service Brakes, AIR | high |
| Volvo VNR King Pin Nut May Be Loose | Steering | high |
| Volvo Trucks Park Brakes May Apply Unexpectedly | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Volvo VNR Electric Adaptive Cruise Can Brake Hard | Equipment Adaptive/mobility | high |
| Volvo VNL and VNR vehicles have wrong weight labels | Equipment | medium |
| Volvo VNL, VNR Trucks Hubcap Can Separate | Wheels | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | None found |