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Volvo VNL recalls
80 official recall campaigns for the Volvo VNL, published by vehicle safety authorities in Canada and United States, covering model years 2001–2027. The most recent was issued in 2026 (13 that year). A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 80 campaigns
- 31 rated high risk
- Latest: 2026
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- 🇺🇸 United States
Common Volvo VNL recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Brakes 14
- Steering 11
- Electrical & software 9
- Wheels & tyres 9
- Lights 6
- Engine 6
Volvo VNL recalls by year
- 2026 · 13
- 2025 · 9
- 2024 · 2
- 2023 · 7
- 2022 · 1
- 2021 · 5
- 2020 · 2
- 2019 · 6
- 2018 · 3
- 2017 · 1
- 2016 · 6
- 2015 · 4
- 2014 · 6
- 2013 · 6
- 2012 · 1
- 2011 · 4
- 2010 · 4
Volvo VNL recalls in 2026 (13)
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Volvo VNL — Structure recall (Canada)High risk
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Volvo VNL (4) — Structure (US)High risk
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Volvo VNR, VNL — Label recall (Canada)High risk
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Volvo VNL, VNR — Brakes recall (Canada)High risk
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Volvo VNL (4), VNR (4) — Service Brakes, Electric: Software/Programming (US)High risk
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Volvo VNL (4), VNR (4) — Exterior Lighting (US)Medium
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Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: ArmMedium
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DO NOT DRIVE — Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/StudsHigh risk
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Service Brakes, Air: Antilock: Control Unit/ModuleMedium
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Exterior Lighting: Turn SignalMedium
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Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelMedium
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Service Brakes, Air: Supply: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsMedium
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Parking BrakeMedium
Volvo VNL recalls in 2025 (9)
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Equipment: MechanicalMedium
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Exterior Lighting: Lighting Control Module: SoftwareMedium
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Exterior LightingMedium
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Exterior Lighting: Lighting Control ModuleMedium
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Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: LatchMedium
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Volvo VNL (4) — Steering (US)High risk
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Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: DieselMedium
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Volvo VNL (4) — Interior Lighting (US)Medium
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Service Brakes, Air: Controls: Proportioning Relay ValveMedium
Volvo VNL recalls in 2024 (2)
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Volvo VNL (4) — Electrical System: Software (US)Medium
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Volvo VNL, VNR — Steering: Gear Box: Shaft Sector (US)High risk
Volvo VNL recalls in 2023 (7)
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Volvo VNL — Steering (US)High risk
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Volvo VNL — Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm (US)High risk
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Volvo VNR, VHD, VNL — Steering (US)High risk
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Volvo VNR, VNL — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (US)Medium
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Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: MotorMedium
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Air Bags: Side/Window: CurtainMedium
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Volvo VHD, VNR, VNL — Wheels: Hubcap/Cover (US)High risk
Volvo VNL recalls in 2022 (1)
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Service Brakes, Air: Supply: Reservoir/TankMedium
Volvo VNL recalls in 2021 (5)
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Volvo VNL — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Pump (US)High risk
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Power Train: Automatic TransmissionMedium
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Wheels: HubMedium
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WheelsMedium
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EngineMedium
Volvo VNL recalls in 2020 (2)
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Volvo VNL — Structure: Body (US)High risk
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Equipment: Other: LabelsLow
Volvo VNL recalls in 2019 (6)
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Volvo VNR, VNL — Steering (US)High risk
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Suspension: FrontMedium
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Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses And Circuit BreakersMedium
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Power Train: Automatic TransmissionMedium
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Structure: BodyMedium
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Power Train: Clutch AssemblyMedium
Volvo VNL recalls in 2018 (3)
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TiresMedium
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Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: DieselMedium
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Trailer Hitches: Fifth Wheel AssemblyMedium
Volvo VNL recalls in 2017 (1)
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SteeringMedium
Volvo VNL recalls in 2016 (6)
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Service Brakes, AirMedium
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Volvo VNM, VNL, VHD — Suspension: Front: Hub (US)High risk
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Volvo VNM, VNL — Suspension: Front (US)High risk
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Volvo VNL — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel (US)High risk
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Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball JointMedium
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DO NOT DRIVE — SteeringHigh risk
Volvo VNL recalls in 2015 (4)
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Volvo VNL, VAH, VNM — Trailer Hitches: Fifth Wheel Assembly (US)High risk
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Volvo VNL — Electrical System (US)High risk
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Service BrakesHigh risk
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Parking Brake: Driveline: Hydraulic: ActuatorHigh risk
Volvo VNL recalls in 2014 (6)
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Power Train: Automatic TransmissionMedium
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Volvo VAH, VNL — Tires (US)Medium
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Electrical System: SoftwareMedium
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Service Brakes, Air: Disc: CaliperMedium
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise ControlMedium
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Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineHigh risk
Volvo VNL recalls in 2013 (6)
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Volvo VAH, VNM, VHD — Seat Belts (US)High risk
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Volvo VHD, VNM, VAH — Visibility/Wiper (US)Medium
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Volvo VNL — Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft (US)Medium
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Volvo VNL, VNM, VT — Power Train: Clutch Assembly (US)High risk
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Volvo VHD, VNL — Parking Brake: Conventional: Air (US)High risk
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Volvo VNL, VHD, VNM — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery: Cables (US)High risk
Volvo VNL recalls in 2012 (1)
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Volvo VNL, VNM, VHD — Service Brakes, Air: Supply: Check Valve (US)High risk
Volvo VNL recalls in 2011 (4)
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Volvo VNL, VNM — Trailer Hitches: Fifth Wheel Assembly (US)Medium
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Volvo VNL, VHD, VNM — Power Train: Driveline (US)Medium
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Volvo VNL, VHD, VNM — Service Brakes, Air: Slack Adjusters (US)High risk
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Volvo VNL — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery (US)Medium
Volvo VNL recalls in 2010 (4)
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Volvo VNM, VHD, VNL — Equipment: Other: Labels (US)Low
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Volvo VN, VNL, VT — Visibility: Glass, Side/Rear (US)Medium
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Volvo VNL, VNM — Steering: Linkages: Drag: Link: Connection (US)High risk
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Volvo VNL — Visibility: Power Window Devices And Controls (US)Medium
Volvo VNL recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 77 | NHTSA · VIN lookup |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 3 | Transport Canada · VIN lookup |
How to check if your Volvo VNL has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every Volvo VNL on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: NHTSA (United States), Transport Canada (Canada).
- Ask an authorised Volvo dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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