Car Record Book

2023 Volvo Vnl recalls & problems

The 2023 Volvo Vnl has 3 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaint).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints1filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

NHTSA recall 23V511000 · Jul 24, 2023 · 55,012 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.

Air bags › Side/window › Curtain

NHTSA recall 23V403000 · Jun 4, 2023 · 29 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.

Fix: Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2305.

Components: Air bags › Side/window › Curtain; Electrical system › Wiring

Service brakes, air › Critical fasteners

NHTSA recall 22V896000 · Dec 6, 2022 · 412 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles. The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken.

Risk: Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2205.

Components: Service brakes, air › Critical fasteners; Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank

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 areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical system
1000—

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

Recent owner complaints

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