2025 VOLVO VN
8 recalls, 0 complaints
25V332000 Jun 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo VN trucks. The power cables may have been improperly routed, which can cause an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. An electrical short can also cause the cables to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will re-route the power cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2505.
25V257000 Apr 17, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
Consequence
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.
24V790000 Oct 23, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
24V665000 Sep 10, 2024
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The wheel lug nuts may be improperly tightened.
Consequence
Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the left-side lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2407.
24V503000 Jul 2, 2024
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
Consequence
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod end assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2405.
24V423000 Jun 9, 2024
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN trucks. The tie rod assemblies may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.
Consequence
A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod ends as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truc... Read more
24V397000 Jun 4, 2024
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The steering gear may have an improperly seated plug in the valve housing, which can result in a sudden loss of steering control.
Consequence
A sudden loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the plug and replace the steering gear as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2403.
24V396000 Jun 4, 2024
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN, VNRe, and VHD trucks. The drag link may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.
Consequence
A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck'... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO VN
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ11001
Opened: May 23, 2011 , Closed: Jan 20, 2012
Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding
ODI opened Recall Query RQ11-001 after a review of EWR Field Reports identified lower bunk window separations on the subject vehicles.Volvo had issued three recalls for sleeper window separations since 2003.Additionally, Volvo had issued two bulletins for sleeper window issues during the same time p... Read more
EA09003
Opened: Jan 15, 2009 , Closed: Jul 6, 2010
Drag Link Failure
EA09-003 is closed with the submission of Volvo's recall 10V-282 recalling approximately 111,034 Model Year (MY) 1998 through 2005 VN and VNL class 8 trucks.Volvo announced recall 10V-282 in response to NHTSA's recall request letter dated June 3, 2010 (available at NHTSA's web site www.safercar.gov)... Read more
PE08053
Opened: Sep 12, 2008 , Closed: Jan 15, 2009
DRAG LINK FAILURE
ODI HAS DECIDED TO UPGRADE THIS PE AND CONDUCT FIELD WORK AND TESTING.SUMMARY NUMBERS IN THIS RESUME ARE REPRESENATIVE OF ONLY THE 2005 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR DETAILS.
PE05058
Opened: Nov 3, 2005 , Closed: Feb 24, 2006
HOOD STRUT FAILURE
VOLVO REPORTED FOUR FIELD REPORTS AND 62 WARRANTY CLAIMS RELATED TO HOOD STRUT FAILURE ON THE SUBJECT TRUCK/TRACTORS. THE HOOD STRUTS ARE A SINGLE ACTING OIL SHOCK THAT CONTROLS THE RATE OF THE OPENING OF THE HOOD. THERE ARE TWO STRUTS ATTACHED TO THE HOOD ASSEMBLY, ONE ON EACH SIDE. ODI'S CONCERN W... Read more
PE04014
Opened: Feb 5, 2004 , Closed: Jun 24, 2004
STEERING BINDING
ODI'S PRELIMINARY EVALUATION FOCUSED ON THE POTENTIAL FOR A BROKEN, BENT, DEFORMED, FRAGMENTED OR DISPLACED TURN SIGNAL CANCELING RING (TSCR), VTNA PART NUMBER 1607363, TO RESTRICT THEVEHICLE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.THE PE IDENTIFIED THIRTEEN VTNA WARRANTY CLAIMS THAT ALLEGE TH... Read more
DP01006
Opened: May 10, 2001 , Closed: Jan 23, 2002
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL
There is no summary currently available
EA01011
Opened: Apr 18, 2001 , Closed: Jul 30, 2002
U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIE
VOLVO VN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO VN across all model years (1996, 2027).
106
Total Recalls
150
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
VOLVO VN - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 8 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 49 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 44 | View |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 | View |