Volvo VNR problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 17 recalls on file for the Volvo VNR (2018–2025).

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 17
Model years: 8
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Volvo VNR 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 VNR model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem
2025 VNR	0	1	—
2024 VNR	0	6	—
2023 VNR	1	3	—
2022 VNR	0	4	—
2021 VNR	1	8	Visibility & Wipers
2020 VNR	0	8	—
2019 VNR	0	4	—
2018 VNR	0	2	—

Most common Volvo VNR problem areas (all years)

Visibility & Wipers
1 complaints

Volvo VNR recalls

Recall 24V121000Feb 19, 202445 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025
Risk: A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V690000Oct 13, 20231,933 vehiclesModel years 2024
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V689000Oct 13, 202329 vehiclesModel years 2024
Risk: Driving with an inoperative electronic stability control system can increase 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 23V280000Apr 19, 2023125 vehiclesModel years 2020–2024
Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 23V255000Apr 7, 2023236 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023
Risk: Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V173000Mar 16, 20231,007 vehiclesModel years 2024
Risk: A detached hub cover can create a road hazard, 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 20V535000Sep 2, 202012 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V384000Jul 1, 202089 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021
Risk: If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V241000Apr 29, 202023 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V756000Oct 24, 20192,287 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, 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 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 18V542000Aug 16, 201869 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can 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