2019 Volvo Vn problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Seats:critical Fasteners 2023-11-15 · campaign 23V769000 · 638 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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 this recall is RVXX2312.
Service bulletins (274)
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
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · CBR 2398 202609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this cbr solution addresses the issue of binding between the outer air filter housing and inner hvac box due to misalignment during installation.
Engine 2026-06-02 · M0307 EC0033 202606 · Emissions
volvo trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (“my”) 2017-2018 13l turbo compound (tc) engine may not meet california and federal regulations (carb). this recall is for updated software that will reduce the amount of time necessary for the system to operate in a cold e
Suspension 2026-03-03 · CBR 2246-5 032026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - z spring bracket wear. volvo chassis
Visibility/Wiper 2026-02-09 · CBR 439 022026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - it has been found that the hood may not properly deflect water away from the "bird-beak" openings around the windshield opening.
Electrical System 2026-02-04 · CBR 126 022026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - the purpose of this solution is to give information on engine control module (ems) software content.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.