2023 Volvo Vnr problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
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.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:thermal Management:fluid/Coolant 2023-04-19 · campaign 23V280000 · 125 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:vehicle Controls:braking 2023-04-07 · campaign 23V255000 · 236 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.
Risk: Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will secure wiring and remove radar antennas and brackets from the vehicle. The anti-lock braking system will be reprogrammed to disable adaptive cruise control. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2303.
Service bulletins (41)
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.
Power Train 2024-04-11 · CBR-2258 202404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p107471 -amt-f
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-04-10 · CBR-2361 202404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: volvo chassis - debris in 13l cooling systems filled with extended life(vcs2)
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.
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.
Structure 2024-03-04 · S2970 202403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fleet improvement campaign: certain volvo vn model trucks could experience deep rock chips in the hood paint which could result in paint flaking or lifting.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-01 · S3903 202403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service campaign: volvo trucks has determined that certain vah, vhd, and vn model trucks built with a d13 engine could experience a reduced clamping load on the turbocharger mounting hardware causing the hardware to become loose. on affected vehicles follow the instructions below to remove the turbo
Showing the 6 most recent of 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-04-05 · Unknown Or Other“my truck is going to neutral when ever i slow down and about to make a turn or for a stop light , and will not ho back in gear . until i fully stop and put it in gear again - causing big problems - …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.