2023 Volvo Vnl (4) problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch 2025-04-08 · campaign 25V214000 · 5,257 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
Service Brakes, Air:controls:proportioning Relay Valve 2025-02-18 · campaign 25V102000 · 8 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2502.
Service bulletins (25)
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
Engine 2026-06-16 · CBR-2591-1 202606 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the purpose of this cbr it to provide release notes for the recent engine ecu software.
Electrical System 2026-06-16 · CBR-2590-2 202606 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the purpose of this cbr is to provide steps on how to correct a customer complaint of instrument cluster going dark (blackout) situation.
Electrical System 2026-06-12 · CBR-2494-19 202606 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vn(4)'s electrical architecture relies on multiple ecus, each handling specific functions. to ensure seamless operation and peak system performance, it is essential that all ecus run the same software version (software baseline). this is accomplished by installing a complete software baseline, w
Electrical System 2026-06-11 · CBR-2587-2 202606 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the purpose of this cbr is to provide steps on how to protect the alternator power cable connection from corrosion.
Electrical System 2026-06-01 · CBR-2588-2 202606 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the purpose of this cbr is to provide aid in vmcu fault b1524-49 along with a rain sensor which will not calibrate.
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What owners report
2026-02-15 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“the truck was involved in a head on collision at 64mph and the drivers air bag did not deploy. although the accident was caused by another driver going the wrong way on the highway i am concerned with the fact that the air bag did not deploy…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.