NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Volvo VNL (4) Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Volvo VNL (4) 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 2023 Volvo VNL (4). Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Volvo VNL (4) owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo VNL (4), describing incidents dated January 31, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash, with 1 injury and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11718068 · Filed
The truck was involved in a head on collision at 64mph and the drivers air bag did not deploy. Although the accident was caused by another driver going the wrong way on the highway I am concerned with the fact that the air bag did not deploy
Hazard Switch Back Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 101
NHTSA #25V214000 · Interior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 5,257 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2503 · Owners notified April 25, 2025 · Vehicles built January 10, 2022 – March 26, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Safety consequence
A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Delayed Brake Activation/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #25V102000 · Service Brakes, Air — Controls — Proportioning Relay Valve · NHTSA notice
Reported February 18, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 8 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2502 · Owners notified March 11, 2025
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2502.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Other Volvo VNL (4) model years
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