Model year record

2023 Volvo Vnl (4) recalls & problems

The 2023 Volvo Vnl (4) has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Interior lightingApr 8, 2025

Interior lighting

Recall 25V2140005,257 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.

Components: Interior lighting; Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch

Service brakes, airFeb 18, 2025

Controls › Proportioning relay valve

Recall 25V1020008 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2502.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Air bags	1	1	0	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Air bagsCrash1 injury
The truck was involved in a head on collision at 64mph and the drivers air bag did not deploy. Although the accident was caused by another driver going the wrong way on the highway I am concerned with the fact that the air bag did not deploy
Jan 31, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.