21 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Volvo VNR, across model years 2018–2027. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Volvo dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your VNR by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Volvo VNR model years, the 2021 has the most recalls (8).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Volvo VNR model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2027 | 6 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Volvo recalls 2025-2027 VNL trucks with tanker packages for reduced braking due to inaccurate axle load calculations. Owners must get free software update by November 2026 to prevent longer stopping distances.
Volvo is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNL (4) trucks with failing center roof marker lights that could reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free replacement.
Volvo recalls 2026 VNL trucks with loose steering arms that may cause loss of steering control. Owners must have steering inspected by dealers free of charge.
Volvo is recalling 2026 VNL trucks with loose wheel lug nuts that could detach, causing loss of vehicle control. Owners must stop driving until repairs are done. Affected vehicles have VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Volvo recalls 2025-2027 VNL trucks with potential brake system failure. Unprotected electrical connectors may cause ABS and ESC loss, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brakes inspected by dealers.
When the Volvo VNR recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the Volvo VNR; the most reported area is unknown or other. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 21 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Volvo VNR, covering model years 2018–2027. The most recent was issued Sep 28, 2026 (Service Brakes, Electric).
The 2021 Volvo VNR has the most, with 8 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Exterior Lighting (4), Steering (3), Service Brakes, Air (3), Wheels (2).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Volvo dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Volvo to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Volvo dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.