Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo VNL, 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
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Volvo VNL failed the safety check 0.39% of the time — 44% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 239,259 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Volvo VNL.
| 2023404 24 Jul 2023 | Visual System Issue: On certain trucks, the gears in the windshield wiper motor could wear. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work. Safety Risk: Windshie… |
| 2022092 1 Mar 2022 | Accessories Issue: On certain trucks, the cabinets in the sleeper cab may not have been installed correctly. As a result, they could detach and fall. Safety Risk: A… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles. The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken.
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 2023 Volvo VNL: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10253829 | CBR: Volvo Chassis - Debris In 13L Cooling Systems Filled With Extended Life(VCS2) |
| 10253824 | CBR: Chassis Equipped With VECU5 Active Datalink/Communication Faults For Multiple Modules; ABS And SRS Communication Faults. |
| 10253823 | CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107471 -AMT-F |
| 10253821 | CBR: Turbo Compound 2nd Generation - EGR And / Or DPF Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Diagnostic And Repair Information. |
| 10253819 | CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information. |
| 10252326 | Fleet Improvement Campaign: Certain Volvo VN model trucks have seat cushions that are thinner and wear faster than previous seat model. Follow the instructions below to replace the seat cushion with an alternative cushion that is acceptable. |
| 10252324 | Service Campaign: Volvo trucks has determined that certain VAH, VHD, and VN model trucks built with a D13 engine could experience a reduced clamping load on the turbocharger mounting hardware causing the hardware to become loose. On affected vehicles follow the instructions below to remove the turbocharger and replace the mounting hardware and mounting gasket with new parts. |
| 10252323 | Fleet Improvement Campaign: Certain Volvo VN model trucks could experience deep rock chips in the hood paint which could result in paint flaking or lifting. |
| 10252321 | CBR: After cluster replacement and programming, the Driver Information Display (DID) may not function as designed. |
| 10252317 | CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head. |
| 10252316 | CBR: On a Volvo Chassis - US16 - with the Bendix Lane Departure Warning System ( LDW )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated. |
| 10251325 | CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues. |
| 10251323 | CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID) |
| 10251320 | CBR - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107471 - AMT-F |
| 10251319 | CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft. |
| 10251317 | CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer |
| 10249569 | CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement |
| 10249563 | Fleet Improvement Campaign: (ABS) Software Update and Brake Inspection |
| 10248098 | Fleet Campaign: Certain Wegman Volvo trucks could have an issue with the Rear Air Suspension not being set correctly from the factory. The incorrectly adjusted suspension could cause incorrect working angles in the drive line. |
| 10248063 | CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present. |
| 10246120 | Service Campaign: On certain Volvo VN, VHD, VAH chassis, with a Meritor rear carrier, there is a possibility of the rear differentials being filled with incorrect fluid. This campaign will require draining the rear differential/differentials, hubs and refilling with the correct fluid. |
| 10246113 | Service Campaign: For certain Volvo Trucks configurations an updated adaptive cruise software has been developed. The new software will be delivered as an updated PAR file to the ABS Module and will help reduce heat load on steer axles brake assemblies during an adaptive cruise control braking event. Follow the instructions below to visually inspect the brake rotors on the steer axle for excessive heat damage and update the ABS software. |
| 10246111 | Parts Sales and Marketing Bulletin: Volvo Trucks is excited to announce an additional year warranty program on Volvo Reman AMT I-Shift Complete Transmissions. This extended warranty of 3 years or 350,000 miles on the transmission will be applicable when dealer installed, required parts are installed and is registered via eService. |
| 10244836 | Service Campaign: This Service Campaign is the solution for the Ship Shortage of Proprietary Hubcap Recall SC0425 that effected Volvo VAH, VHD, VN, VNE Models. This Service Campaign also covers trucks that were shipped short from the factory or removed in the field. Volvo Trucks now has a solution to replace the Proprietary Hubcaps with new updated hubcaps. |
| 10244835 | Service Campaign: This Service Campaign is the solution for the Proprietary Hubcap Recall SC0425 that effected Volvo VAH, VHD, VN, VNE Models. This Service Campaign also covers trucks that were shipped short from the factory or removed in the field. Volvo Trucks now has a solution to replace the Proprietary Hubcaps with new updated hubcaps. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)