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2022 Volvo VNL Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Volvo VNL has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2022 Volvo VNL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Volvo VNL owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo VNL, describing incidents dated September 3, 2022 to December 12, 2023.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11568530 · Filed January 29, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 10 MPH, after which the low coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After a visual inspection of the engine…
ODI #11510027 · Filed March 3, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL860. The contact stated that upon attempting to drain the driver’s side air tank, he noticed that the air tank flaring was loose. The service technician tightened the flaring. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that the…

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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.

Side Air Bag Will Not Deploy

NHTSA #23V403000 · Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain · NHTSA notice

Reported June 4, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 29 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX2305 · Owners notified July 31, 2023

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.

Safety consequence

An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2305.

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.

Air Tank May Detach

NHTSA #22V896000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Reservoir/Tank · NHTSA notice

Reported December 6, 2022 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 412 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX2205 · Owners notified December 16, 2022

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles. The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken.

Safety consequence

Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2205.

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.

Transmission May Shift to Neutral Unexpectedly

NHTSA #21V781000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported October 6, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 162 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX2104 · Owners notified November 1, 2021

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles. The electronic control unit software may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly.

Safety consequence

An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 01, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2104.

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.

Hubcap can Separate and Become Road Hazard

NHTSA #21V417000 · Wheels — Hub · NHTSA notice

Reported June 2, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 1,050 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX 2102 · Owners notified July 12, 2021

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

Safety consequence

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.

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.

Wheel May Bend Or Break

NHTSA #21V098000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice

Reported February 19, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 22 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign 21E-007 · Owners notified January 29, 2021 · Vehicles built January 6, 2021 – January 20, 2021 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, and wheel size 22.5 x 8.25. Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.

Safety consequence

Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The affected vehicles have been contained by the manufacturer, and therefore no owners will be notified. Dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is 21E-007.

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.

Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly

NHTSA #21V065000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported February 11, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 5, 2021

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Safety consequence

A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

The affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer's control. The Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair any damage found, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2022 Volvo VNL. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Volvo VNL.

Service Brakes, Air; Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11568530

Incident: December 12, 2023 · Filed: January 29, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 10 MPH, after which the low coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low on coolant. After refilling the reservoir, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The contact also stated that the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard while at a stopped and the contact heard a hissing sound coming from the brake pedal, after which the brakes briefly released, and the vehicle began to roll. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the water pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 313,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling; Structure

ODI #11510027

Incident: September 3, 2022 · Filed: March 3, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL860. The contact stated that upon attempting to drain the driver’s side air tank, he noticed that the air tank flaring was loose. The service technician tightened the flaring. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that the screws of the visor light located outside the windshield were falling. The contact then noticed that the visor cover was vibrating. The contact veered to the side of the road and inserted the screws in the visor cover and attempted to tighten the screws; however, the failure persisted while driving. The contact used a plastic bag to hold the visor cover into place. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 5 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was making an abnormal sound and hesitated to respond. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rubber located between the two metal turbo pipes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the visor light cover screws were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.

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