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2016 Volvo Vnm Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2016 Volvo Vnm. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2016 Volvo Vnm

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Tie rod assembly (steering) and steering

    NHTSA 17V536000 Reported 470 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will…

  2. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 16V928000 Reported 5,547 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air dryer filter, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at…

  3. Suspension: lower ball joint and suspension: upper ball joint

    NHTSA 16V095000 Reported 2,053 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may…

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is…

  4. Steering Do not drive

    NHTSA 16V097000 Reported 18,116 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the junction block. Also,…

    Remedy: Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A…

  5. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 15V274000 Reported 185 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VNM trucks manufactured March 21, 2011, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot…

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2016 Volvo Vnm. 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 Vnm model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Vnm model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Volvo Vnm10
1991 Volvo Vnm10
1992 Volvo Vnm10
1993 Volvo Vnm10
1994 Volvo Vnm10
1995 Volvo Vnm10
1996 Volvo Vnm10
1997 Volvo Vnm50
1998 Volvo Vnm50
1999 Volvo Vnm40
2000 Volvo Vnm50
2001 Volvo Vnm91
2002 Volvo Vnm60
2003 Volvo Vnm70
2004 Volvo Vnm60
2005 Volvo Vnm61
2006 Volvo Vnm61
2007 Volvo Vnm84
2008 Volvo Vnm101
2009 Volvo Vnm23
2010 Volvo Vnm20
2011 Volvo Vnm60
2012 Volvo Vnm100
2013 Volvo Vnm90
2014 Volvo Vnm100
2015 Volvo Vnm60
2016 Volvo Vnm50
2017 Volvo Vnm30

Checking a specific 2016 Volvo Vnm

How do I know if my 2016 Volvo Vnm 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2016 Volvo Vnm; 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 15V274000).

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

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.