NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Volvo VN Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Volvo VN has 2 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 2013 Volvo VN. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Volvo VN owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Volvo VN, describing incidents dated February 18, 2014.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10564789 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLVO 670 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 Volvo VN in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Audit Query AQ18-005: Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting
Closed August 4, 2023
Ball Joints may Fail due to Corrosion
NHTSA #15V651000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Upper Ball Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported October 13, 2015 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 14,934 vehicles
Repair completion: 68.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1508/RVXX1509 · Owners notified March 1, 2016 · Vehicles built April 14, 2008 – December 23, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Safety consequence
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
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.safercar.gov.
Seat Belt weld/FMVSS 210
NHTSA #12V510000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice
Reported October 18, 2012 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 1,496 vehicles
Volvo campaign RVXX1204 · Owners notified May 10, 2013 · Vehicles built August 4, 2000 – June 22, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Notes
Volvo's recall campaign number is RVXX1204.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.safercar.gov.
Other Volvo VN model years
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