Volvo VNL (4) problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 19 recalls on file for the Volvo VNL (4) (2023–2027).
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 19
- Model years
- 5
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
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 VNL (4) model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 VNL (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2026 VNL (4) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | Body & Structure |
| 2025 VNL (4) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | Steering |
| 2024 VNL (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2023 VNL (4) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Airbags |
Most common Volvo VNL (4) problem areas (all years)
- Steering3 complaints
- Brakes2 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech2 complaints
- Electrical System2 complaints
- Airbags2 complaints
- Lighting1 complaints
- Body & Structure1 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain1 complaints
Volvo VNL (4) recalls
Risk: Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
Risk: Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loose or unsecured load lock bar can result in a loss of cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Trailer tail lights and turn signals that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A door that cannot be opened from the inside may trap occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An ABS warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase 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