NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2023 Volvo VNL (4), 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLVO VNL (4).
At a glance
Complaints
1
With crash
1
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
1
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
5,257
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
25
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
AIR BAGS
1
100.0%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle master control unit (VMCU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2503.
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2502.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
25 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
ENGINE
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
SUSPENSION
3
STRUCTURE
2
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
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
11034121
Date: 2026-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The purpose of this CBR is to provide steps on how to correct a customer complaint of instrument cluster going dark (blackout) situation.
11034122
Date: 2026-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
The purpose of this CBR it to provide release notes for the recent Engine ECU software.
11034115
Date: 2026-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The VN(4)'s electrical architecture relies on multiple ECUs, each handling specific functions. To ensure seamless operation and peak system performance, it is essential that all ECUs run the same software version (Software Baseline). This is accomplished by installing a complete software baseline, w
11034119
Date: 2026-06-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The purpose of this cbr is to provide steps on how to protect the alternator power cable connection from corrosion.
11034120
Date: 2026-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The purpose of this CBR is to provide aid in VMCU fault B1524-49 along with a Rain sensor which will not calibrate.
11032083
Date: 2026-04-24. Type: Over The Air. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
RD - Over the Air Transmission Oil Level Sensor.
11030470
Date: 2026-03-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR - No Start Condition After Over the Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
11030578
Date: 2026-03-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
TSB - Reversing Camera Harness, Repair.
11030472
Date: 2026-03-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear. Volvo Chassis
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.