Volvo VN recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 35 recalls and 33 owner complaints for the Volvo VN (model years 2000–2016, 2018–2027). The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints), followed by structure (5 complaints). The 2023 model year has the most recalls (9).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volvo VN model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 7 of 27 | |
| Structure | 5 | 5 of 27 | |
| Power train | 4 | 3 of 27 | |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 of 27 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 3 of 27 |
Latest 8 of 35 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 |
| 25V332000 | Jun 6, 2025 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables | 2025–2026 | 228 |
| 25V257000 | Apr 17, 2025 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, diesel | 2022–2025 | 102 |
| 24V790000 | Oct 23, 2024 | Electrical system: software | 2020–2025 | 124,949 |
| 24V741000 | Oct 3, 2024 | Vehicle speed control: throttle, throttle position sensor (tps) | 2022–2024 | 2,098 |
| 24V665000 | Sep 10, 2024 | Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2025 | 156 |
| 24V503000 | Jul 2, 2024 | Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly | 2025 | 12 |
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 2 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 2 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.