2023 Volvo Vn Recalls, Complaints & Specs
9 safety recalls list the 2023 Volvo Vn. Check your own VIN below.
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9 safety recalls for the 2023 Volvo Vn
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo…
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Software (electrical system) and service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
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.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall…
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Throttle position sensor (tps) (vehicle speed control) and software (electrical system)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for…
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Vehicle speed control
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN vehicles. The engine may not return to idle within 2 seconds if the accelerator pedal position sensor becomes disconnected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control…
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will replace the throttle pedal and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo…
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Critical fasteners (seats)
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. The passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seatbelt Assembly Anchorage."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for…
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Critical fasteners (steering)
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks'…
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Engine control module (ecu/ecm) (engine and engine cooling)
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo VN vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
Remedy: Cummins will replace the ECM and perform a recalibration. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks'…
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Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN tractor trailers. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace steering gears on vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Truck customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number…
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Critical fasteners (structure)
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN L4 and L4E (Sleeper) trucks. The cabinets may be improperly secured to the walls due to the bolts being installed without the required washers.
Remedy: Dealers will install washers to the existing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2023 Volvo Vn. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Volvo Vn model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Vn model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1996 Volvo Vn | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 Volvo Vn | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 Volvo Vn | 6 | 9 |
| 1999 Volvo Vn | 5 | 9 |
| 2000 Volvo Vn | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 Volvo Vn | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Volvo Vn | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 Volvo Vn | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 Volvo Vn | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 Volvo Vn | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Volvo Vn | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Volvo Vn | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 Volvo Vn | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Volvo Vn | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Volvo Vn | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 Volvo Vn | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Volvo Vn | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Volvo Vn | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Vn | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo Vn | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Volvo Vn | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Volvo Vn | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo Vn | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Volvo Vn | 2 | 5 |
| 2021 Volvo Vn | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 Volvo Vn | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 Volvo Vn | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 Volvo Vn | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo Vn | 8 | 0 |
| 2026 Volvo Vn | 3 | 0 |
| 2027 Volvo Vn | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2023 Volvo Vn
How do I know if my 2023 Volvo Vn has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 2023 Volvo Vn; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V115000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.