What Volvo VNR owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Volvo VNR safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 188 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Volvo VNR complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
This Is a volvo semi tractor 2021 the original sunvisor was removed from tractor. And an off brand replacement was installed which is substantially smaller by 4 inches on each side of visor + it's mounted in wrong direction making morning and evening's very difficult due too extremely bright glares from sun even head lights Led signage. It's a danger I don't like ! Bike lanes,people crossing the street, baby strollers etc. It's very unsafe for a semi tractor trailer. I would assume cutting an airline pilots visor would create the same blinding spot. Our shop would not change thee original so they found some little garage that need the business and they changed them. I do not want to be per…
My truck is going to neutral When ever I slow down and about to make a turn or for a stop light , and will not ho back in gear . Until I fully stop and put it in gear again - causing big problems -
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
The purpose of this CBR is to provide steps on how to correct a customer complaint of instrument cluster going dark (blackout) situation.
Overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in melted insulation around the terminal area. The alternator power cable connection should maintain a stable electrical contact without overheating or insulation damage during normal vehicle operation. The alternator power cable shows signs of overheating and melted insulation at the connection point, which may affect electrical conductivity and charging system performance.
Volvo Trucks has identified that certain VN(4) model vehicles may experience an air leak at the air compressor discharge hose due to damage caused by the hose contacting other components. Contact between the hose and other components can cause abrasions and lead to hose failure. Follow the instructions to correct the hose routing.
This bulletin addresses an issue found in the DL6 (FMS) CAN network where the measuredresistance is 40 ohms deviating from the expected 60 ohms. This mismatch can result in the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) either receiving incomplete CAN messages or none at all, leading to functional communication issues.
The ELD connected to the RP1226 connector in the truck remains powered on always. As a result in the batteries being depleted within a very short amount of time (a few hours after the truck is shut down).
The purpose of this CBR is outline the interim software solution for VN4. Note that this document is subject to updates and currently covers Service Pack updates to B1_T2_7.0.
TSB - Under Hood Contamination Prevention.
TSB - Engine, crankcase ventilation, oil leakage.
CBR - Aggressive Trailer Braking Troubleshooting Guide.
CBR - Injector Widget to Assist in Proper Diagnostic / Injector Repair caused by offset learning max and misfire.
CBR - Flexible Switch Panel Replacement and Calibration Procedures.
CBR - ECM Failure - No Crank/Engine Start Condition.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2017–2027, owners most often name: unknown or other, visibility/wiper. 2 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.