2023 Volvo Vnl (4) Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2023 Volvo Vnl (4), and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2023 Volvo Vnl (4)
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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Interior lighting and switch (exterior lighting)
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo…
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Proportioning relay valve (service brakes)
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Volvo Vnl (4) have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 1 death. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The truck was involved in a head on collision at 64mph and the drivers air bag did not deploy. Although the accident was caused by another driver going the wrong way on the highway I am concerned with”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 15, 2026 · Air bags
Compare Volvo Vnl (4) model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Vnl (4) model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volvo Vnl (4) | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Vnl (4) | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) | 14 | 2 |
| 2026 Volvo Vnl (4) | 16 | 4 |
| 2027 Volvo Vnl (4) | 7 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2023 Volvo Vnl (4)
How do I know if my 2023 Volvo Vnl (4) 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 Volvo Vnl (4); 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 25V102000).
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.
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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.