2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo VN.
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recalls
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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.
2011 Volvo VN recalls
Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint · Suspension: front, control arm, upper ball joint
NHTSA campaign 15V651000 · reported October 13, 2015 · Volvo Trucks North America · 14,934 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
The risk
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
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.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Volvo VN, the most recent reported on October 13, 2015 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint, Suspension: front, control arm, upper ball joint). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volvo VN?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Volvo VN.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.