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2021 Volvo Vhd

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 23, 2024
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Volvo Vhd. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 236 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
24V790000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Oct 23, 2024
124,949 units potentially affected
The 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.
The 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.
The remedy: 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.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX2409View on NHTSA.gov
23V769000

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Nov 15, 2023
638 units potentially affected
The 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."
The risk: The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX2312View on NHTSA.gov
21V417000

WHEELS:HUB; WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER

Jun 2, 2021
1,050 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX 2102View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

CBR 983-7 202604

STRUCTURE:BODY

CBR - Volvo Chassis - Model VHD - Splash Shield Rubbing Lower Cowl - Model Year 2018 - Current.

CBR 2172-7 032026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CBR - No Start Condition After Over the Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"

CBR 2246-5 032026

SUSPENSION

CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear. Volvo Chassis

CBR 976-7 202601

POWER TRAIN

CBR - Volvo Chassis - I-Shift Transmission - Moisture / Contamination Found In The Transmission Electronic Control Unit (TECU ) Air Ports And Control Housing.

CBR 2190-10 202601

ENGINE

CBR - Volvo DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and US22+OBD23 (DOES NOT APPLY TO VN(4))

CBR 199-7 202512

ENGINE

CBR - 3 Liter Engines ONLY - Engine Coolant Pump Housing Leak; Coolant Found Around The Oil Cooler Duct Cover Or In Between The Coolant Pump Housing And Oil Cooler Housing

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Volvo Vhd by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027010—
2026020—
2025050—
2024080—
2023050—
2022050—
2021Viewing060—
2020050—
2019050—
2018020—
2017031—
2016041—
2015051—
2014062—
2013162—
20120112—
2011092—
2010052—
2009062—
20082102—
20072101—
2006061—
2005361—
2004372—
20033112—
2002091—
20011100—
2000070—
1999011—
1998000—
1997000—
1996000—
1995000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.