2022 Volvo Vnl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:interior Panels:sun Visor (1) · Service Brakes, Air (1)
Safety recalls (7)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor 2023-07-24 · campaign 23V511000 · 55,012 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.
Air Bags:side/Window:curtain 2023-06-04 · campaign 23V403000 · 29 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
Fix: Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2305.
Service Brakes, Air:critical Fasteners 2022-12-06 · campaign 22V896000 · 412 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles. The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken.
Risk: Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2205.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2021-10-06 · campaign 21V781000 · 162 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles. The electronic control unit software may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly.
Risk: An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 01, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2104.
Wheels:hub 2021-06-02 · campaign 21V417000 · 1,050 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
Risk: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.
Wheels:rim 2021-02-19 · campaign 21V098000 · 22 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, and wheel size 22.5 x 8.25. Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.
Risk: Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: The affected vehicles have been contained by the manufacturer, and therefore no owners will be notified. Dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is 21E-007.
Engine 2021-02-11 · campaign 21V065000 · 2 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
Risk: A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: The affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer's control. The Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair any damage found, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
Service bulletins (147)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-04-22 · CBR-2214 202404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: turbo compound 2nd generation - egr and / or dpf diagnostic trouble codes (dtc), diagnostic and repair information.
Service Brakes, Air 2024-04-02 · CBR-2360 202404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: chassis equipped with vecu5 active datalink/communication faults for multiple modules; abs and srs communication faults.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-04-02 · CBR-2013 202404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: turbo compound (tc) hot side noise, diagnostic information.
Seats 2024-03-19 · S3926 202403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fleet improvement campaign: certain volvo vn model trucks have seat cushions that are thinner and wear faster than previous seat model. follow the instructions below to replace the seat cushion with an alternative cushion that is acceptable.
Electrical System 2024-03-01 · CBR-2356 202403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: after cluster replacement and programming, the driver information display (did) may not function as designed.
Equipment 2024-03-01 · CBR-2346 202403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: it may be possible for bergstrom controlled eberspacher espar parking heaters to ignite and burn for 5 min and never start again.
Showing the 6 most recent of 147 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-29 · Service Brakes, Air · 313,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 volvo vnl. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 10 mph, after which the low coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. after a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir…”
2023-03-03 · Structure:interior Panels:sun Visor · 168,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 volvo vnl860. the contact stated that upon attempting to drain the driver’s side air tank, he noticed that the air tank flaring was loose. the service technician tightened the flaring. additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that the screws of the visor light located outside the win…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.