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Volvo Vah

20 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V444000·2026-07-09

    2026 Volvo VNL, VNR, VHD, VN, VAH trucks recalled for loose steering

    Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2026 VNL, VNR, VHD, VN, and VAH vehicles because the steering arm may not be tightly fastened to the steering knuckle, risking loss of steering control and crashes.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNR (4), VNL (4), VN, VHD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V782000·2020-12-15

    2021 Volvo Truck Air Brake Line Defect Recall

    Volvo Trucks is recalling 6,982 commercial trucks (2021 VHD, VNL, VNR, and VAH models) because damaged collets in the air brake system may cause park brakes to apply unexpectedly, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VAH, VNL, VHD, VNR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V523000·2015-08-17

    Volvo Recalls 2012-2016 VAH Trucks for Steering Drag Link Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2012-2016 VAH trucks because a damaged steering component may corrode, potentially causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VAH
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V740000·2014-11-18

    Volvo Recalls 2011-2014 VAH and VNL Trucks for Tire Failure Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks because tires may fail prematurely under specific conditions, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VAH, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V555000·2014-09-11

    Volvo Recalls 2014-2015 Trucks Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Torque Issue

    Volvo is recalling 3,175 model year 2014-2015 VAH, VNL, and VNM trucks because disc brake caliper bolts may not be tightened to specification, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNM, VAH, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V268000·2013-06-26

    Volvo Trucks Recall 2007-2014 Models Due to Clutch Disengagement Defect

    Volvo is recalling 23,056 heavy-duty trucks from 2007-2014 because a missing redundant switch may prevent the clutch from disengaging, increasing stopping distance.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VNM, VT, VAH
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V350000·2026-05-28

    2026-2027 Volvo VHD VN VNL VNR VAH trucks wheel lug nut detachment

    Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2026–2027 VHD, VN, VNL, VNR, and VAH model trucks because wheel lug nuts may loosen, allowing wheels to detach and potentially cause loss of vehicle control or crashes.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VN, VNL (4), VHD, VAH
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V753000·2025-11-03

    Volvo VAH trucks recalled for seat belt anchor defects

    Volvo Trucks is recalling 2019-2026 VAH trucks because the passenger seat belt anchor may fail due to inadequate floor reinforcement, preventing proper occupant restraint in crashes.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VAH
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V790000·2024-10-23

    Volvo trucks with Bendix EC80 units may lose safety system functions

    Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2020-2025 trucks with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units because electrical noise may cause the ECU to misprocess commands or stop working.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VAH, VHD, VN, VNRE (ELECTRIC)
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V511000·2023-07-24

    2022-2024 Volvo Trucks Windshield Wiper Motor Failure Recall

    Volvo Trucks is recalling 2022-2024 commercial trucks due to windshield wiper motor gears that may wear and fail, reducing visibility. Dealers will replace the motor assembly at no cost.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNR, VAH, VNL, VHD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V441000·2023-06-23

    Volvo Trucks Recall for Loose Steering Gear Fasteners

    Volvo Trucks is recalling 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks because steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened, risking loss of vehicle control. Dealers will tighten the fasteners at no cost to owners.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VAH, VHD, VN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V417000·2021-06-02

    Volvo Trucks recalls 2021-2022 vehicles for hubcap separation hazard

    Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, and VNR vehicles due to a defective hubcap compression spring that can cause the hubcap to separate, creating a road hazard. Dealers will remove the hubcap free of charge.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VAH, VHD, VNR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V536000·2020-09-02

    Volvo commercial trucks recalled for brake pedal failure risk

    Volvo Trucks is recalling 2020-2021 commercial trucks because the brake pedal may dislodge, making brakes inoperable. Affected models: VHD, VAH, VNL, and VNR.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VNR, VAH, VHD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V509000·2019-07-02

    Volvo Trucks Recalls 2018-2020 Models Due to Transmission Fuse Defect

    Volvo Trucks is recalling 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR models because a fuse may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNR, VAH, VHD, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V630000·2015-10-07

    Volvo Recalls 2015-2016 Trucks for Headlight Intensity Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks because some headlights do not meet federal intensity requirements, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VAH, VHD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V618000·2013-11-29

    Volvo Recalls 2014 Trucks Due to Seat Belt Buckle Defect

    Volvo is recalling 5,486 model year 2014 trucks because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VAH, VNM, VHD, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V497000·2013-10-17

    Fontaine Recalls Modified Volvo VAH Trucks Due to Fire Risk

    Fontaine Modification is recalling 2011-2013 Volvo VAH trucks with upward-facing exhaust diffusers because heat may transfer to the cab roof, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VAH
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V349000·2013-08-13

    Volvo Trucks Recall 2011-2012 Models for Wiper Motor Failure

    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks because the windshield wiper motor may fail, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VHD, VNM, VAH, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • AQ18005 Audit Query · communication
  • PE13002 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission
  • RQ11001 Recall Query · visibility:glass, side/rear
  • PE10028 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  • EA09003 Engineering Analysis · steering:gear box:shaft pitman
  • PE08053 Preliminary Evaluation · steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Technical service bulletins

888 manufacturer service bulletins across 15 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.7/5
  • 2025: 4.8/5
  • 2024: 4.6/5
  • 2023: 4.4/5 · 1 complaints
  • 2022: 4.6/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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