Volvo VHD recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 61 recalls and 15 owner complaints for the Volvo VHD (model years 2000–2027). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (3 complaints). The 2012 model year has the most recalls (11).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volvo VHD model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 3 of 28 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 of 28 | |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 of 28 | |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 of 28 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 of 28 |
Latest 8 of 61 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V444000 | Jul 9, 2026 | Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm | 2026 | 3,858 |
| 26V350000 | May 28, 2026 | Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2026 | 205 |
| 24V790000 | Oct 23, 2024 | Electrical system: software | 2020–2025 | 124,949 |
| 24V665000 | Sep 10, 2024 | Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2025 | 156 |
| 24V503000 | Jul 2, 2024 | Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly | 2025 | 12 |
| 24V397000 | Jun 4, 2024 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2025 | 424 |
| 24V396000 | Jun 4, 2024 | Steering: linkages, drag, link, connection | 2025 | 3,502 |
| 23V816000 | Dec 5, 2023 | Equipment: other, labels | 2024 | 53 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.