2023 Volvo VNL Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 VNL years
The 2023 Volvo VNL has 1 NHTSA complaint and 3 recalls, giving it a complaint index of 33, ranked 11th of 16 model years. It sits in the middle of the pack, well below the worst years like 2016 (index 100) and 2012 (index 93).
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2023 Volvo VNL problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (100%)
What owners report
- Electrical modules across the truck stopped working after roughly 10,600 miles and 216 engine hours, triggering multiple dashboard warning and error messages.
- The windshield wiper motor gears wore prematurely on some trucks, leading to wiper motor failure per the recall.
- A missing circuit on trucks with RollTek driver seats could prevent the side air bag from deploying in a crash.
- Air tank bracket fasteners on some trucks were overtightened and broke, per the brake system recall.
2023 Volvo VNL recalls
3 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.
2023 compared with other VNL years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Volvo VNL reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 owner complaint for the 2023 VNL, giving it a complaint index of 33, which ranks 11th out of 16 model years for this model. That places it in the middle range, better than years like 2016 and 2012 but not among the cleanest years.
- Does the 2023 Volvo VNL have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 VNL, covering the windshield wiper motor, a missing circuit affecting RollTek seat side air bags, and air tank bracket fasteners. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the main complaint area for the 2023 Volvo VNL?
- The single reported complaint involves the Electrical System, accounting for 100% of the complaint share, describing electrical modules failing after roughly 10,600 miles.
- How does the 2023 VNL compare to the worst Volvo VNL years?
- The 2023 VNL's complaint index of 33 is far lower than the worst years, 2016 at 100 and 2012 at 93, both rated Avoid, meaning 2023 has reported far fewer owner complaints relative to those years.