2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Volvo VAH.
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recalls
0
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2016 Volvo VAH recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
NHTSA campaign 15V630000 · reported October 7, 2015 · Volvo Trucks North America · 1,669 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1505.
Steering: linkages, drag, link, connection
NHTSA campaign 15V523000 · reported August 17, 2015 · Volvo Trucks North America · 1,319 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
The risk
Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Volvo VAH, the most recent reported on October 7, 2015 (Exterior lighting: headlights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo VAH?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2016 Volvo VAH.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.