Every 2023 Volvo VNL recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 25V102000
Feb 18, 2025Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Proportioning Relay Valve
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V102000 →Visibility · NHTSA 23V511000
Jul 24, 2023Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V511000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 23V403000
Apr 6, 2023Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V403000 →Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 22V896000
Jun 12, 2022Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir/Tank
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V896000 →
2023 Volvo VNL complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo VNL, reporting 1 crashes, 1 injuries, 1 deaths. Volvo has issued at least 53 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags1
- Electrical System1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (35)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (16)
- Power Train (8)
- Suspension (6)
- Structure (4)
- Unknown Or Other (4)
Read Volvo VNL owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo VNL. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Death reportedInjury reportedCrash
“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”
2023 VOLVO VNL (4)Feb 15, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11718068
“Our trucking business name is Fast Way Express LLC and this is a complaint against TEC Equipment Las Vegas (Volvo dealership) in regards to a new Volvo semi truck we purchased on 6/13/2022. After only 10,600 miles and 216 engine hours, all the electrical modules on the truck stopped working.”
2023 VOLVO VNLDec 16, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11497751
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