NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Volvo VAH Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Volvo VAH has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Volvo VAH. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Volvo VAH owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo VAH, describing incidents dated February 5, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11717490 · Filed
My 2023 Volvo VAH experienced complete transmission failure. Dealer claims failure was caused by water contamination from air system. However: • Air dryer filter had been replaced at authorized Volvo dealer. • Entire air dryer unit had been replaced with new OEM assembly. Despite documented…
Passenger Seat Belt Anchor May Fail/FMVSS 210
NHTSA #25V753000 · Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage · NHTSA notice
Reported November 3, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 242 vehicles
Repair completion: 40.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2510 · Owners notified December 16, 2025 · Vehicles built November 2, 2018 – May 26, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2026 VAH trucks. The passenger seat belt anchor may fail due to inadequate floor reinforcement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety consequence
A seat belt anchor that fails will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a new weld nut and washer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 10, 2025.
ECU Malfunction May Impact Safety Systems
NHTSA #24V790000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported October 23, 2024 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 124,949 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2409 · Owners notified December 9, 2024
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Windshield Wipers May Become Inoperable
NHTSA #23V511000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor · NHTSA notice
Reported July 24, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 55,012 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2309 · Owners notified November 1, 2023
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.
Safety consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Loose Steering Gear Fasteners
NHTSA #23V441000 · Steering — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported June 23, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 224 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2307 · Owners notified July 10, 2023
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened.
Safety consequence
Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2307.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Volvo VAH model years
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