Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo VN, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2013 Volvo VN.
| 2015466 14 Oct 2015 | Steering On certain vehicles, a defect in the the ball joint seals on the drag link could allow corrosion to form in the joint, leading to accelerated wear. This could r… |
| 2012356 18 Oct 2012 | Seats And Restraints Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 – Seatbelt Assembly Anchorages. The weld used to secure the nut to the center-… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2013 Volvo VN: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11008302 | CBR - Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Model D or F (mDrive and I-Shift, AMT-D, AMT-F) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Years 2010 And Newer |
| 11006951 | CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions |
| 11006949 | CBR: On Volvo chassis with an I-Shift and Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians being unable to pinpoint the source of the air leak. |
| 11005403 | CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues |
| 11002821 | CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection/Instructions |
| 11002814 | CBR - Volvo Chassis - Models VNL, VNX Only Equipped With A USD16 Volvo Engine - AHI Harness Failure Related Fault Codes P249F00, P20DD13, P113413 |
| 11000873 | CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil. |
| 10251325 | CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues. |
| 10251323 | CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID) |
| 10251319 | CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft. |
| 10249569 | CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement |
| 10248063 | CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present. |
| 10243461 | TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement |
| 10243460 | TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement |
| 10241906 | TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test |
| 10241904 | CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off |
| 10240244 | CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission |
| 10238752 | CBR - Vehicles Equipped With Chalmers Suspension - Frame Bracket Hardware Loose or Interfering |
| 10238718 | CBR - Volvo NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10238717 | CBR - Volvo NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10238713 | CBR - Volvo Chassis - Model VNX - One piece Propeller Shaft ( Drive Shaft ) Contacts Cross Member |
| 10238694 | CBR - Volvo Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10237372 | Service Literature Published and Released in May, 2023 |
| 10237365 | CBR: Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Transmission Electronic Control Unit ( TECU ) MID130 PSID 29 FMI 7 / P10AE81 Fault Codes Being Generated |
| 10237364 | CBR: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Transmission Kickdown Mode |
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