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Volvo Vnl · 2016

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

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V668000·2018-09-25

    Volvo Recalls VNL Trucks Due to Fuel Line Burst Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2016-2019 VNL trucks with Cummins ISX15 engines because a restricted fuel pump cooling circuit screen may cause the fuel line to burst.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V536000·2017-08-29

    Volvo Recalls 2016 VNL and VNM Trucks for Steering Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2016 VNL and VNM trucks because a loose tie rod may cause complete loss of steering, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNM, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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·16V095000·2016-02-19

    Volvo Trucks Recall 2009-2016 Models for Steering Component Failure Risk

    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2009-2010 VT and 2016 VNL/VNM trucks because front suspension drag links may corrode, potentially causing loss of steering.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VT, VNM, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V097000·2016-02-17

    Volvo Recalls 2016-2017 Trucks for Steering Shaft Separation Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks because a missing roll pin or loose bolt may cause the steering shaft to separate, resulting in a loss of steering.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNX, VNM, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V026000·2015-01-22

    Volvo Recalls 2015-2016 VNX and VNL Trucks for Brake Fire Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2015-2016 VNX and VNL trucks because a parking brake defect may cause overheating and fire. Owners should contact dealers for inspection.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNX, 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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