Volvo VAH problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 20 recalls on file for the Volvo VAH (2007–2026).

Complaints
1
Recalls
20
Model years
19
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20072009201120132015201820202022120242026
NHTSA complaints per Volvo VAH model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Volvo VAH model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 VAH00003—
2025 VAH00002—
2024 VAH00004—
2023 VAH10004Transmission & Drivetrain
2022 VAH00004—
2021 VAH00005—
2020 VAH00005—
2019 VAH00003—
2018 VAH00001—
2016 VAH00002—
2015 VAH00003—
2014 VAH00005—
2013 VAH00005—
2012 VAH00006—
2011 VAH00005—
2010 VAH00001—
2009 VAH00001—
2008 VAH00001—
2007 VAH00001—

Most common Volvo VAH problem areas (all years)

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Volvo VAH recalls

  • Recall 26V444000Jul 9, 20263,858 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V350000May 28, 2026205 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2026

    Risk: Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 25V753000Nov 3, 2025242 vehiclesModel years 2019–2026

    Risk: A seat belt anchor that fails will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V790000Oct 23, 2024124,949 vehiclesModel years 2020–2025

    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.

  • Recall 23V511000Jul 24, 202355,012 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024

    Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V441000Jun 23, 2023224 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V417000Jun 2, 20211,050 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V782000Dec 15, 20206,982 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 20V536000Sep 2, 202011,127 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V510000Jul 2, 201924,848 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V509000Jul 2, 2019235 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V643000Oct 13, 2015669 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013

    Risk: If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V630000Oct 7, 20151,669 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V523000Aug 17, 20151,319 vehiclesModel years 2012–2016

    Risk: Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V740000Nov 18, 2014115 vehiclesModel years 2011–2014

    Risk: Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 14V555000Sep 11, 20143,175 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: If the disc brake caliper detaches from the backing plate it can affect the brakes to that particular wheel causing the vehicle to "pull" to the left or right, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V618000Nov 29, 20135,486 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • Recall 13V497000Oct 17, 2013206 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013

    Risk: Excessive heat could result in a fire.

  • Recall 13V349000Aug 13, 201317,824 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V268000Jun 26, 201323,056 vehiclesModel years 2007–2014

    Risk: Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Volvo models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology