2014 Volvo Vn problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Firerelated (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint 2015-10-13 · campaign 15V651000 · 14,934 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Risk: Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
Service bulletins (239)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-21 · TSB 373-001 202609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in melted insulation around the terminal area. the alternator power cable connection should maintain a stable electrical contact without overheating or insulation damage during normal vehicle operat
Suspension 2026-03-03 · CBR 2246-5 032026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - z spring bracket wear. volvo chassis
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-28 · CBR 2488 072025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - a significant gps reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit gps location data.
Engine 2025-05-28 · CBR 170-8 202505 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inactive code p25ae00 being generated after a hard pull and a momentary drop in engine oil pressure (low oil pressure) (possible related codes - spn4811 , spn 100 , pid 100)
Engine 2025-04-29 · TSB V-258-002A 202504 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid (def) tank, level sensor replacement.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2025-03-12 · CBR 2449 202503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - vertical exhaust aftertreatment system (eats) catalyst cracking -trucks equipped with a cummins 12lcompressed natural gas (cng) engine
Showing the 6 most recent of 239 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-05-23 · Firerelated · 🔥 fire“see attached document for complaint. …”
2016-01-27 · Structure:body · 300 mi“i slip seat between 5 of this style volvo and 9 freightliners. after driving volvos my body is ragged and beat up from the constant movement of the suspension and cab. driving the same routes the freightliners do not beat up my body like the volvos. i have seen that there is an inquiry to volvo's excessive cab sway and wanted to add my experience t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.