Model year record

2022 Volvo VNL

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 4 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V511000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
55,012
Reported to NHTSA
2023-07-24
Owners notified
2023-11-01

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V403000

Air bags: side/window: curtain

Component
Air bags: side/window: curtain
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
29
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-04
Owners notified
2023-07-31

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2305.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V896000

Service brakes, air: critical fasteners

Component
Service brakes, air: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
412
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-06
Owners notified
2022-12-16

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles. The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken.

Safety risk

Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2205.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V781000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
162
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-06
Owners notified
2021-11-01

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles. The electronic control unit software may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly.

Safety risk

An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 01, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2104.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V417000

Wheels: hub

Component
Wheels: hub
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
1,050
Reported to NHTSA
2021-06-02
Owners notified
2021-07-12

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

Safety risk

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V098000

Wheels: rim

Component
Wheels: rim
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
22
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-19
Owners notified
2021-01-29

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, and wheel size 22.5 x 8.25. Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.

Safety risk

Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The affected vehicles have been contained by the manufacturer, and therefore no owners will be notified. Dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is 21E-007.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V065000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-11
Owners notified
2021-02-05

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Safety risk

A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

The affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer's control. The Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair any damage found, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling1313,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger: hoses/plumbing1168,000 mi
Service brakes, air1313,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: sun visor1168,000 mi

The 2023 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.