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Volvo Vnl · 2014

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

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V928000·2016-12-22

    Volvo Recalls 2013-2017 Trucks Due to Brake System Contamination Risk

    Volvo is recalling certain 2013-2017 VNL, VNM, and 2017 VNX trucks because incorrect software may allow oil and water to contaminate the brake system, potentially affecting braking performance.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNM, VNX, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V634000·2015-10-08

    Volvo Recalls VNL Trucks Due to APU Mounting Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2012-2014 VNL trucks because Electric Auxiliary Power Units may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V524000·2015-08-17

    Volvo Recalls 2012-2015 VNL and VNM Trucks for Brake Handle Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks because the trailer hand brake handle may not return to the off position, potentially causing wheel overheating, fire, or tire blowout.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VNM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V739000·2014-11-18

    Volvo Trucks Recall Eco-Roll Drivetrain Defect in VHD, VNL, VNM Models

    Volvo is recalling certain 2012-2015 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks because the Eco-Roll feature may fail to re-engage the drivetrain, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VHD, VNM, VNL
    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·14V139000·2014-03-24

    Volvo Recalls VNL and VNM Trucks Due to Intake Manifold Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2013-2015 VNL and 2013-2014 VNM trucks because condensation in the intake manifold may freeze, causing sensor issues that increase fire risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VNM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V366000·2013-08-09

    Volvo Recalls 2013-2014 VNL Trucks Due to Driveshaft Failure Risk

    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2014 VNL trucks because a weak driveshaft may fail, potentially causing debris on the roadway and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO 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·13V102000·2013-03-21

    Volvo Recalls 2012-2014 Trucks Due to Battery Cable Fire Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2012-2014 VNL, VHD, and VNM trucks because loose or chafed battery cables may overheat and cause a fire.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VHD, VNM
    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·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

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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