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2021 Volvo Vnre (electric)

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 Vnre (electric). 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 67 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

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

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
23V512000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Jul 24, 2023
172 units potentially affected
The defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
The risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 15, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2308.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX2308View on NHTSA.gov
23V401000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

Jun 4, 2023
243 units potentially affected
The defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNR Electric vehicles. The power cables that connect to the windscreen heater relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to fail.
The risk: A relay that fails in the closed position will continue to power the cabin heater, overheating the relay and increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy: Dealers will tighten the power cable to relay connections, 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 RVXX2306.
Volvo Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number RVXX2306View 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-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 2567-1 032026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES

CBR - Volvo Chassis - Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) exhibiting DTC C10017B.

CBR 2246-5 032026

SUSPENSION

CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear. Volvo Chassis

CBR 2016-18 202511

SUSPENSION

CBR - Frame or Cab Lean

S3401 102025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SC - Volvo Trucks has developed a software accessory kit to improve heater relay monitoring.

S2989 102025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SC - Volvo Trucks has developed a new ATVSA (Automatic Traction Voltage System Activation) Chassis Switch Cover that improves the chassis switch lock out.

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 Vnre (electric) by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026000—
2025030—
2024030—
2023060—
2022050—
2021Viewing040—
2020040—
2019020—

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.