NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Volvo VNL Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 Volvo VNL has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 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 2014 Volvo VNL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 Volvo VNL owner complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volvo VNL, describing incidents dated September 2, 2013 to April 17, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Of the 8 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11518334 · Filed
The affected component is part of the exhaust aftertreatment system, also known as the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. These systems were implemented in nearly all Class 8 truck engines in the U.S. to meet 2010 emissions standards. The degradation could put the engines out of compliance…
ODI #11374593 · Filed
VOLVO ENGINE INJECTOR AIR LEAK ON ANTIFREEZE AND VOLVO THEY NO ONE FIX DE INJECTOARE THEY ARE BAD
ODI #10994121 · Filed
THE RECALL STATES: IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING ON-BOARD EMISSION-RELATED DIANOTIC SYSTEM THAT VIOLATES CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL STANDARD AND REGULATIONS.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2014 Volvo VNL in 3 investigations. 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
- Defect Petition DP15-006: Ride Quality
Closed April 8, 2016
- Preliminary Evaluation PE13-002: Stop Lamp Switch Signal
Closed July 3, 2013
Brake System Contamination Due to Oil and Water
NHTSA #16V928000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported December 22, 2016 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 5,547 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1608 · Owners notified February 16, 2017 · Vehicles built April 11, 2012 – September 27, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.
Safety consequence
If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air dryer filter, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1608.
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.
Electric Auxiliary Power Units may Fall from Truck
NHTSA #15V634000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported October 8, 2015 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 101 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1506 · Owners notified December 7, 2015 · Vehicles built December 1, 2011 – September 1, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units (APU), part number BA600, manufactured by Idle Free Systems (IFS). The affected APUs have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. Additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.
Safety consequence
If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the APU C-channels. All units will receive stronger clamping brackets. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or IFS customer service at 1-920-206-9333. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1506.
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.
Trim Panel may Restrict Trailer Hand Brake Release
NHTSA #15V524000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice
Reported August 17, 2015 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 2,854 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1504 · Owners notified October 19, 2015 · Vehicles built May 31, 2011 – December 1, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.
Safety consequence
If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1504.
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.
Eco-Roll may not Re-Engage Drivetrain
NHTSA #14V739000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported November 18, 2014 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 6,234 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1406 · Owners notified December 10, 2014 · Vehicles built June 16, 2011 – August 18, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, 2011, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with the Eco-Roll option. The affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll feature.
Safety consequence
If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will update the Eco-Roll software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1406.
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.
Premature Tire Failure
NHTSA #14V740000 · Tires · NHTSA notice
Reported November 18, 2014 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 115 vehicles
Repair completion: 65.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1405 · Owners notified January 16, 2015 · Vehicles built May 12, 2010 – October 31, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks manufactured May 12, 2010, to October 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience premature tire failure during certain operating conditions such as high speeds, heavy load, and high road temperature.
Safety consequence
Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires and set the road speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1405.
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.
Brake Caliper Bolts may be Improperly Tightened
NHTSA #14V555000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported September 11, 2014 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 3,175 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1403 · Owners notified October 10, 2014 · Vehicles built March 14, 2013 – April 28, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 VAH, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured March 4, 2013, to April 28, 2014. Due to the bolts holding the disc brake caliper to the backing plate not being tightened to the specified torque, the disc brake caliper may detach from the backing plate.
Safety consequence
If the disc brake caliper detaches from the backing plate it can affect the brakes to that particular wheel causing the vehicle to "pull" to the left or right, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts to specification, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1403.
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.
Active Braking may be Disabled
NHTSA #14V356000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Adaptive Cruise Control · NHTSA notice
Reported June 20, 2014 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 1,025 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1402 · Owners notified August 12, 2014 · Vehicles built November 17, 2010 – February 5, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.
Safety consequence
If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.
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.
Ice May Form in Intake Manifold
NHTSA #14V139000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported March 24, 2014 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 426 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1401 · Owners notified April 12, 2014
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 VNL trucks, and 2013-2014 VNM trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Safety consequence
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1401.
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 may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209
NHTSA #13V618000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice
Reported November 29, 2013 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 5,486 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.93% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1307 · Owners notified January 27, 2014 · Vehicles built August 12, 2013 – November 14, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety consequence
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1307.
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.
Driveshaft may fail due to being Underrated
NHTSA #13V366000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice
Reported August 9, 2013 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 381 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX1305 · Owners notified October 9, 2013 · Vehicles built April 2, 2012 – May 3, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 VNL vehicles manufactured April 2, 2012, through May 3, 2013; and equipped with a Meritor RPL-20 driveline transmission. The driveshaft is too weak for this application and may fail.
Safety consequence
Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1305.
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.
Redundant Clutch Disengagement Signal
NHTSA #13V268000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 26, 2013 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 23,056 vehicles
Volvo campaign RVXX1303 · Owners notified August 26, 2013 · Vehicles built December 20, 2006 – May 22, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
Safety consequence
Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
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.
Remote Battery Disconnect Switch/Cable Overheating
NHTSA #13V102000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported March 21, 2013 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 5,207 vehicles
Volvo campaign RVXX1301 · Owners notified May 7, 2013 · Vehicles built April 18, 2011 – March 14, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.
Safety consequence
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo's recall support line at 1-877-800-4945 and select option 1.
Notes
Volvo's recall campaign number is RVXX1301.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.
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