2021 Volvo Vn problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:software 2024-10-23 · campaign 24V790000 · 124,949 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 is RVXX2409.
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 (252)
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.
Electrical System 2026-03-19 · CBR 2172-7 032026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - no start condition after over the air programing - vecu5 no start "safe state"
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-03 · M0039 032026 · Emissions
emissions _ ec0039 mst21 failure to detect p20ee.
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.
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What owners report
2025-04-14 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 763,309 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2021 volvo vn. the contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 615,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 763,309. loc…”
2024-12-14 · Unknown Or Other“rvxx2409 - bendix abs ecu recall c6619 rvxx2004 pedal carrier date code inspection recall…”
2024-08-12 · Unknown Or Other“every window in this truck leaks. the upholstery is water stained around and underneath every window. this , i found out is a common problem for volvo trucks. volvo knows about this problem as they had a recall in 2019 for this very problem. volvo corp office also acknowledged a current recall for this problem. certain trucks qualified for repair …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.