No complaints are listed for the 2015 Volvo VN. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLVO VN.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2015-10-13. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint. (excerpt)
Consequence: Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspectio (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 0 open.
AQ18005
Opened: 2018-10-22. Closed: 2023-08-04.
Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting
On October 22, 2018, an Audit Query (AQ18-005) was opened to assess the completeness and timeliness of Volvo Group's early warning reporting, safety recalls, and communications submissions to the agency.NHTSA's investigation determined that Volvo Group failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion and to comply with other recall and reporting requirements, including notifying owners of recalls and
Systems: COMMUNICATION.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
253 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 68 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 64 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 45 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 35 |
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| ENGINE | 20 |
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| SUSPENSION | 9 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 |
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11037669
Date: 2026-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in melted insulation around the terminal area. The alternator power cable connection should maintain a stable electrical contact without overheating or insulation damage during normal vehicle operat
11030472
Date: 2026-03-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear. Volvo Chassis
11021307
Date: 2025-07-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit GPS location data.
11018822
Date: 2025-05-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Inactive Code P25AE00 Being Generated After A Hard Pull And A Momentary Drop In Engine Oil Pressure (Low Oil Pressure) (Possible Related Codes - SPN4811 , SPN 100 , PID 100)
11017730
Date: 2025-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
TSB - Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor Replacement.
11016368
Date: 2025-03-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
CBR - Vertical Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS) Catalyst Cracking -Trucks Equipped With a Cummins 12LCompressed Natural Gas (CNG) Engine
11016360
Date: 2025-03-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
CBR - 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
11014705
Date: 2025-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
TSB - Due to cracking in the step area of the fairing, an updated support bracket has been introduced. The new support bracket will provide the better structure behind the fairing, reducing the likelihood of cracking.
11013451
Date: 2025-01-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR - Volvo Chassis - No-Crank Issue After Programming
11010811
Date: 2024-11-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft rear main seal leak, when the actual cause is the crankshaft adaptor O-ring.