2022 Volvo VNL Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 VNL years
The 2022 Volvo VNL has 2 NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls, with a Complaint Index of 47, ranking 9th worst out of 16 model years covered. Engine issues are the top reported problem area, tied with 2 complaints.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2022 Volvo VNL problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (100%)
- Brakes1 (50%)
- Structure & Body1 (50%)
2022 Volvo VNL recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V511000Jul 24, 2023Visibility & Wipers55,012 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
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.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 23V403000Jun 4, 2023Electrical System29 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
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.
- NHTSA 22V896000Dec 6, 2022Brakes412 vehicles
Service brakes, air:critical fasteners
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.
Risk: Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2022 compared with other VNL years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Volvo VNL reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 2 owner complaints for the 2022 Volvo VNL, giving it a Complaint Index of 47, which ranks 9th worst out of 16 model years for this model. It sits in the middle of the pack rather than at either extreme.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 Volvo VNL?
- Engine is the top problem area, accounting for both complaints on file (100% share), with a median mileage at failure of 240,500 miles.
- Does the 2022 Volvo VNL have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2022 Volvo VNL, covering windshield wiper motor gears, RollTek seat air bag wiring, brake air tank bracket fasteners, transmission control software, hubcap separation, wheel issues, and engine flywheel capscrew torque. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Volvo VNL compare to other VNL years?
- The 2022 model's Complaint Index of 47 is lower than the 2016 VNL's index of 100 and the 2012 VNL's index of 93, both marked Avoid, meaning 2022 has fewer reported problems relative to those years.
- What mileage do 2022 Volvo VNL problems tend to show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across reported issues is 240,500 miles, with brake-related complaints reported at a median of 313,000 miles and structure/body complaints at 168,000 miles.