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Volvo Vnl · 2011

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

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  • 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·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·12V036000·2012-02-01

    Volvo Trucks Recall VNL, VNM, and VHD Models for Brake Valve Defect

    Volvo is recalling certain 2011-2013 VNL, VNM, and 2011-2012 VHD trucks because cold weather may cause brake valves to leak, leading to continuous braking.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VNM, VHD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V460000·2011-09-01

    Volvo VNL and VNM Trucks Recalled for Fifth Wheel Coupling Defect

    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2012 VNL and VNM trucks because the fifth wheel lock may not fully engage, potentially allowing a trailer to detach.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VNM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V265000·2011-05-03

    Volvo Trucks Recall VNL, VHD, and VNM Models for Brake Defect

    Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2011-2012 VNL, VHD, and 2012 VNM trucks because defective slack adjusters may crack, causing loss of braking.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VHD, VNM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V086000·2010-03-09

    Volvo Recalls 2010-2011 VNL Trucks Due to Window Adhesive Failure

    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2010-2011 VNL trucks because the adhesive securing the upper bunk window glass may debond, allowing the glass to fall out and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V356000·2014-06-20

    Volvo VNL and VNM Trucks Recalled for Cruise Control Braking Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks because the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNM, VNL
    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
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V050000·2011-01-24

    Volvo VNL Trucks Recalled for Unintended Start Risk

    Volvo Trucks is recalling 2011 VNL trucks because an electrical defect may cause the vehicle to start without warning, posing an injury risk during servicing.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V492000·2010-10-12

    Volvo Trucks Recall 2008-2011 Models for Incorrect Certification Labels

    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2008-2011 VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT trucks because the tire description on the certification label may be incorrect.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNM, VT, VHD, 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
  • DP15006 Defect Petition · suspension
  • PE13005 Preliminary Evaluation · visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
  • 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

Technical service bulletins

1,079 manufacturer service bulletins across 21 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2025: 4.9/5
  • 2024: 4.3/5
  • 2023: 4.5/5 · 1 complaints
  • 2022: 4.0/5 · 2 complaints
  • 2021: 4.3/5

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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