NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Volvo VNR Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Volvo VNR has 3 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 VNR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Volvo VNR owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Volvo VNR, describing incidents dated April 5, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11515674 · Filed
My truck is going to neutral When ever I slow down and about to make a turn or for a stop light , and will not ho back in gear . Until I fully stop and put it in gear again - causing big problems -
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.
High Voltage Battery Pack May Short Circuit
NHTSA #23V280000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery — Thermal Management — Fluid/Coolant · NHTSA notice
Reported April 19, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 125 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX 2304 · Owners notified May 9, 2023
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
Safety consequence
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.
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.
Adaptive Cruise Control May Cause Sudden Braking
NHTSA #23V255000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — Vehicle Controls — Braking · NHTSA notice
Reported April 7, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 236 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2303 · Owners notified June 2, 2023
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.
Safety consequence
Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will secure wiring and remove radar antennas and brackets from the vehicle. The anti-lock braking system will be reprogrammed to disable adaptive cruise control. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2303.
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.
Other Volvo VNR model years
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