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2021 Volvo VN Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Volvo VN has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Volvo VN. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Volvo VN owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volvo VN, describing incidents dated August 12, 2024 to April 14, 2025.

Most-cited components

Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11654584 · Filed April 14, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Volvo VN. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 615,000 and at the time of registration…
ODI #11630735 · Filed December 14, 2024
RVXX2409 - Bendix ABS ECU Recall C6619 RVXX2004 Pedal Carrier Date Code Inspection Recall
ODI #11607970 · Filed August 12, 2024
Every window in this truck leaks. The upholstery is water stained around and underneath every window. This , I found out is a common problem for Volvo trucks. Volvo knows about this problem as they had a recall in 2019 for this very problem. Volvo Corp office also acknowledged a current recall for…

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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.

Inadequate Attachment of Side Bench/FMVSS 207, 210

NHTSA #23V769000 · Seats — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported November 15, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 638 vehicles

Repair completion: 54.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX2312 · Owners notified February 29, 2024

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. The passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seatbelt Assembly Anchorage."

Safety consequence

The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2312.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 Volvo VN. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Volvo VN.

Electrical System

ODI #11654584

Incident: April 14, 2025 · Filed: April 14, 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Volvo VN. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 615,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 763,309. Local Authorities had not been notified.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11630735

Incident: December 1, 2024 · Filed: December 14, 2024

RVXX2409 - Bendix ABS ECU Recall C6619 RVXX2004 Pedal Carrier Date Code Inspection Recall

Structure; Unknown or Other

ODI #11607970

Incident: August 12, 2024 · Filed: August 12, 2024

Every window in this truck leaks. The upholstery is water stained around and underneath every window. This , I found out is a common problem for Volvo trucks. Volvo knows about this problem as they had a recall in 2019 for this very problem. Volvo Corp office also acknowledged a current recall for this problem. Certain trucks qualified for repair under recall according to Volvo. Certain trucks do not qualify. Why is that ?? Water leaking around and down from a window can cause structure damage, electrical fires and problems along with damage to interior upholstery. I was told my particular truck did not qualify for dealer repair and that i needed to pay to have every window resealed. WHY? This is a safety hazard and a known problem. This should be the responsibility of Volvo to make sure their vehicles do not leak water. For the price we pay for these vehicles we should expect a quality made and safe vehicle to operate . I want help in getting this addressed for myself and every individual that has this problem. It is unsafe. I did contact Volvo at 2 dealers and the Corp office. I filed a complaint with the Corp office and yet to have received a response from them. The Somerset Pennsylvania Volvo dealer said they would call me back as well , no response. That dealer along with the Corp office acknowledged there is a problem with windows leaking.

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