Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2025 Volvo VNL failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2025 passenger car (0.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 1,101 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
7 Transport Canada recalls for the 2025 Volvo VNL.
| 2026203 23 Apr 2026 | Brakes Issue: On certain trucks, the connector(s) for the rear brake modulator(s) may not have proper wiring protection. As a result, the rear brake modulator(s) cou… |
| 2026155 1 Apr 2026 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the trailer turn signal lights not to work when towing. Note: This problem would cause an error mes… |
| 2026138 25 Mar 2026 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain trucks, the instrument cluster could go blank while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the truck, in… |
| 2026139 25 Mar 2026 | Brakes Issue: On certain trucks, the brakes may release too slowly when the brake pedal is released. Canadian regulations require brakes to release within a certain … |
| 2025641 20 Nov 2025 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain trucks, the automatic high beams may not switch to low beams automatically. As a result, the trucks may not meet certain requirements of Can… |
| 2025643 20 Nov 2025 | Accessories Issue: On certain trucks, the load lock clamps installed behind the cab could fail. As a result, the load lock bars could become loose and separate from the t… |
| 2024314 4 Jun 2024 | Steering Issue: On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, power steering fluid could leak and cause a loss of power st… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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 2025 Volvo VNL: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10253829 | CBR: Volvo Chassis - Debris In 13L Cooling Systems Filled With Extended Life(VCS2) |
| 10253828 | CBR: Volvo VN Models - Clicking Or Popping From HVAC When Switching To And From Defrost, Reduced Airflow In Defrost - Model Year 2024 to Present. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)