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Volvo VNR

Routine recalls17 campaigns, none flagged critical.
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All Recalls

17 campaigns, model years 2019 to 2025
17 recalls🔥 1 fire risk💥 16 crash risk
Model year
Brakes
Dec 15, 2020
2149 days ago

Your park brakes can suddenly lock up and cause you to lose control of the truck.

Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.

Consequence

If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2006.

Brakes
Sep 2, 2020
2253 days ago

Your brake pedal can break free and leave you with no brakes.

Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2004.

Steering
Feb 19, 2024
988 days ago

Your steering gear can crack and fail, causing you to lose control of the truck.

Affected: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR · 2025
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2025 VNL and VNR vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.

Consequence

A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2401.

Steering
Oct 13, 2023
1117 days ago

Your steering connection can loosen and fail, leaving you unable to steer the truck.

Affected: STEERING · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNL, VHD, and VNR trucks. The fastener that connects two steering components, the pitman arm and draglink, may be loose, which can cause the connection to fail and result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts and install new cotter pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2311.

Steering
Sep 2, 2020
2253 days ago

Your front axle knuckle can separate from the axle and cause you to lose steering control.

Affected: STEERING · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.

Consequence

If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin nut is installed and that it properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2003.

Steering
Apr 29, 2020
2379 days ago

Your steering gear fasteners can come loose and you can lose control of the truck.

Affected: STEERING · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.

Consequence

The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2001.

Steering
Oct 24, 2019
2567 days ago

Your steering gear can loosen and make you lose control of the truck.

Affected: STEERING · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen.

Consequence

A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a higher value. Additionally, the steering gear will be replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1906.

Other
Oct 13, 2023
1117 days ago

Your electronic stability control can fail and cause you to lose control in bad weather or emergency maneuvers.

Affected: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks. A software programming error may cause the electronic stability control (ESC) to be inoperative.

Consequence

Driving with an inoperative electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2310.

Other
Jul 24, 2023
1198 days ago

Your windshield wipers can fail and leave you unable to see during rain or snow.

Affected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.

Consequence

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.

Other
Apr 7, 2023
1306 days ago

Your adaptive cruise control can brake so hard the truck skids and loses control.

Affected: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING · 2023
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.

Consequence

Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will secure wiring and remove radar antennas and brackets from the vehicle. The anti-lock braking system will be reprogrammed to disable adaptive cruise control. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2303.

Tires
Mar 16, 2023
1328 days ago

Your hub cover can detach and fall onto the road, causing a crash.

Affected: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER · 2024
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNR, VNL, and VHD vehicles. The hub covers do not properly fit on the hub and can detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

A detached hub cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the hub covers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2302.

Tires
Jun 2, 2021
1980 days ago

Your hubcap can separate and become a road hazard that causes crashes.

Affected: WHEELS:HUB · 2022
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

Consequence

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.

Other
Jul 1, 2020
2316 days ago

Your rear wheel hubs can fail under heavy load and cause you to lose control and crash.

Affected: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 2021
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.

Electrical
Jul 2, 2019
2681 days ago

Your transmission can stop shifting and cause you to lose control on the road.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.

Consequence

If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1903.

Engine
Jul 2, 2019
2681 days ago

Your transmission auxiliary air tank can drop onto the road and cause a crash.

Affected: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 2020
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.

Consequence

The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1904.

Tires
Aug 16, 2018
3001 days ago

Your fifth wheel coupling can fail and let the trailer separate from the truck.

Affected: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY · 2019
CRASH RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.

Consequence

If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall RVXX1801.

Electrical
Apr 19, 2023
1294 days ago

Your battery coolant line can come loose and cause an electrical fire while driving or parked.

Affected: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT · 2024
FIRE RISK
NHTSA
Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.

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Full analysis: how to read the Volvo VNR recall history
Year range, common components, complaint patterns, and how to use this page.

Understanding the Volvo VNR recall history

The Volvo VNR currently has 17 recall campaigns indexed from the NHTSA public database. Each recall represents a formal campaign to fix a defect at no cost to the current owner. Owner complaints are self-reported incidents that haven't (yet) resulted in a recall but can indicate emerging patterns worth watching.

The most frequent recall categories for the VNR in our dataset are steering (5), tire / wheel (3), and electrical (2). These clusters matter when you're shopping for a used VNR: recalls in these systems tend to be the ones most likely to have been skipped by previous owners, because they aren't always visible during a routine test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

The tracked recalls span model years 2019–2025, with campaigns reported to NHTSA between 2018 and 2024. Not every model year carries every recall. Each campaign is scoped to a specific year range and often a specific build window, which is why a VIN lookup is the only way to know whether a particular VNR is actually affected by any of these campaigns.

How to use this page

The safest path for an owner is to run your VIN through the checker above. A VIN query hits NHTSA's live API and tells you whether your specific VNR has an open, unresolved recall. If you're researching a used VNRbefore buying, use the recall list below to understand the model's full history, then check the seller's VIN to see whether prior owners actually completed the free repairs. Many don't, and unresolved recalls can linger for years.

Figures are generated live from the RecallScanner dataset, which is sourced from NHTSA's public recall and complaint APIs and refreshed daily. RecallScanner is independent and not affiliated with Volvo or any U.S. government agency.