Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 2 | 7 |
| 2023 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 VN | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 VN | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 VN | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 VN | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 VN | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 VN | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 VN | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 VN | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 VN | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 VN | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 VN | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 VN | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 VN | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 VN | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 VN | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 VN | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 VN | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 VN | 5 | 2 |
| 1999 VN | 9 | 5 |
| 1998 VN | 9 | 6 |
| 1997 VN | 0 | 9 |
| 1996 VN | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Suspension16
- Electrical system13
- Unknown or other9
- Structure9
- Power train9
- Steering8
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Tires5
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
47 campaigns cover the VN; the latest 12 are below.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo VN trucks. The power cables may have been improperly routed, which can cause an electrical short.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles. When the Controller Area Network (CAN) communications are interrupted and the vehicle is in limp mode, an incorrect accelerator pedal signal can result in unintended acceleration. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The wheel lug nuts may be improperly tightened.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN trucks. The tie rod assemblies may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The steering gear may have an improperly seated plug in the valve housing, which can result in a sudden loss of steering control.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN, VNRe, and VHD trucks. The drag link may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VN and VHD vehicles equipped with size 295/75 or 385/65 Continental tires on the front axle. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA recalls