15 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
On these trucks, the gears inside the windshield wiper motor may wear out sooner than they should, which can eventually cause the wiper motor to fail. When the wipers stop working, the driver has reduced visibility through the windshield. To correct this, dealers will replace the entire windshield wiper motor assembly on the affected trucks, at no charge to the owner.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain VNL and VHD trucks that are equipped with RollTek driver seats. On these trucks, a circuit needed for the side airbag is missing. Without this circuit in place, the side airbag will not deploy the way it is supposed to if the truck is involved in a crash. This means the airbag will not provide protection when needed.
The bolts that hold the air tank bracket in place on these trucks were tightened too much, and some may have broken. If a fastener breaks, the air tank can come loose from the truck. A tank that detaches while the truck is on the road becomes a hazard for other vehicles nearby, and it raises the chance of a crash.
Some 2022 Volvo VNL trucks have electronic control unit software that may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly while the truck is being driven. When this happens, the truck loses drive power in that moment even though the driver did not select neutral.
On affected trucks, the spring that holds the hubcap in place can fail, causing the hubcap to separate from the wheel while the truck is being driven. A hubcap that comes off on the road can become a hazard for the truck and for other vehicles nearby.
Some 2022 VNL trucks equipped with specific Alcoa Mirror Polish wheels may have wheels that can't support the load under certain circumstances. This can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.
On certain 2022 Volvo VNL trucks with Cummins X15 diesel engines, the bolts that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This could allow the flywheel to come loose from the crankshaft.
Volvo is recalling certain VNL and VNR vehicles because of a mistake on the label that certifies the vehicle. The label lists a maximum weight the rear drive axles can carry that is higher than what the wheel hubs are actually rated to handle. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet federal certification requirements. Volvo will send owners corrected replacement labels at no cost. Volvo has a customer service line for owners who have questions about this recall.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR trucks. A fuse in the transmission circuit may blow. If it does, the transmission will not shift. Dealers will inspect the fuse and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Volvo Trucks is notifying owners, and the recall began August 7, 2019. Owners can call Volvo Trucks customer service and refer to the company's number for this recall, RVXX1903.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR trucks because the t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened. Over-tightening can deform the strap at the point where the t-bolt is anchored. If the strap is deformed, the t-bolt may disconnect from it, and the air tank could then drop to the ground.
Volvo is recalling certain VNL and VNX trucks built with 740 and 760 sleeper cabs because the window in the sleeper bunk area may come loose and detach from the vehicle. The window is meant to stay securely in place, but on affected trucks it may separate and fall off instead. This recall covers trucks equipped with this sleeper window configuration.
Certain Volvo VNL trucks that are built with an automated manual transmission have an internal part inside the clutch assembly that may fail. If this part fails, it could cause the truck to move on its own without the driver meaning it to. This kind of unintended vehicle movement creates a safety concern for the driver and for anyone else nearby on the road.
Certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VHD trucks have specific Bridgestone tires — model M854, M860A, or M864 in size 425/65R22.5 — where the steel cords inside the tire's sidewall may become exposed. When this happens, the tire can lose air rapidly and unexpectedly while the truck is being driven. Because of this, the tires do not meet a federal safety standard for truck tires.
On certain drives, such as going down a long, steep hill, a screen inside the fuel pump's cooling circuit can become blocked or restricted. If that screen is restricted, the fuel line may burst. This is a problem with the fuel system on these trucks that only shows up in certain driving conditions, like extended downhill grades.
Some Volvo trucks have a fifth wheel coupling, the part that connects the trailer to the truck, built with a sliding bracket that may be too narrow. Because the bracket doesn't fit correctly, it's possible for the trailer to separate from the truck while the vehicle is being driven, since the bracket isn't wide enough to keep the connection secure the way it needs to be.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering the 2018–2023 Volvo VNL. 11 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Volvo Truck Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail" (NHTSA campaign 23V511000), reported Jul 24, 2023.
The 2019 Volvo VNL has the most, with 8 recalls. The 2023 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 3. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 15 Volvo VNL recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Volvo dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: