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2023 Volvo Vnl (4)

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
1
Latest Feb 15, 2026
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.
2
Latest Apr 8, 2025
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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1 injuries, 1 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2023 Volvo Vnl (4), most frequently naming the airbags category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 26 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.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Airbags1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

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
25V214000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH; INTERIOR LIGHTING

Apr 8, 2025
5,257 units potentially affected
The 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."
The risk: A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: 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.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX2503View on NHTSA.gov
25V102000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:PROPORTIONING RELAY VALVE

Feb 18, 2025
8 units potentially affected
The 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."
The risk: Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX2502View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Airbags
Filed Feb 15, 2026
Crash reported1 injury reported1 death reported

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

NHTSA ID
11718068
Incident
Jan 31, 2026

Manufacturer communications

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

TSB V-258-017 202610

ENGINE

TSB - All Volvo vehicles built with USA24, and forward emissions may experience damage to the diesel exhaust fluid pump harness due to wicking of DEF into the pump connector and harness. To prevent this issue an anti-wicking harness has been developed.

TSB 373-001 202609

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 operation. The alternator power cable shows signs of overheating and melted insulation at the connection point, which may affect electrical conductivity and charging system performance.

CBR-2590-2 202606

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this CBR is to provide steps on how to correct a customer complaint of instrument cluster going dark (blackout) situation.

CBR-2591-1 202606

ENGINE

The purpose of this CBR it to provide release notes for the recent Engine ECU software.

CBR-2494-19 202606

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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, which is delivered via service pack.

CBR-2587-2 202606

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The purpose of this cbr is to provide steps on how to protect the alternator power cable connection from corrosion.

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 Vnl (4) by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027070—
20264170—
20253150—
2024050—
2023Viewing120—

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.