2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Volvo VN.
2
recalls
2
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.
2005 Volvo VN recalls
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 12V510000 · reported October 18, 2012 · Volvo Trucks North America · 1,496 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Suspension
NHTSA campaign 05V311000 · reported July 7, 2005 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 10 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
The risk
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on august 26, 2005. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Exterior lighting2
Electrical system1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jan 15, 2012 · Exterior lighting
THE VOLVO VN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS HAVE A LOW BEAM LIGHTING SYSTEM THAT IS TOTALLY INADEQUATE. THESE LIGHTS ARE MUCH TOO DIM AND WHEN THE DEALERSHIPS ARE CONFRONTED WITH THIS, THEY ONLY WANT TO SELL AN ENTIRE NEW LIGHTING UNIT. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND THE COMPANY SEEMS TO BE USING THIS AS A "CASH COW".
Mar 22, 2007 · Electrical system
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO VN. THE TRACTOR TRAILERS DID NOT HAVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WHICH CAUSED THE FUSE TO BLOW AND THE BRAKE LIGHT NOT TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Volvo VN, the most recent reported on October 18, 2012 (Seat belts). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo VN?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2005 Volvo VN complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 2 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 15, 2012.