2024 Volvo VNL Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
20/100
#13 most-complained of 16 VNL years
The 2024 Volvo VNL has 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA but carries 7 recalls, covering steering, brakes, wiper motors, and airbags. Its complaint index of 20 ranks 13th among 16 model years, making it one of the better years for this model.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2024 Volvo VNL problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2024 Volvo VNL recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V121000Feb 19, 2024Steering45 vehicles
Steering:gear box:shaft sector
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2025 VNL and VNR vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
Risk: A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2401.
- NHTSA 23V886000Dec 22, 2023Steering1 vehicles
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2024 VNL truck. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assembly, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assembly.
Risk: An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hendrickson will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2315.
- NHTSA 23V689000Oct 13, 2023Brakes29 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc)
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks. A software programming error may cause the electronic stability control (ESC) to be inoperative.
Risk: Driving with an inoperative electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2310.
2024 compared with other VNL years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Volvo VNL reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2024 VNL and a complaint index of 20, which ranks 13th out of 16 model years, better than most other VNL years based on owner complaints and recalls.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Volvo VNL have?
- The 2024 VNL has 7 recalls covering steering gear and knuckle issues, an electronic stability control software error, wiper motor failure, a missing airbag circuit on RollTek seats, and detaching hub covers.
- Does the 2024 Volvo VNL have a steering recall?
- Yes. Three separate recalls (24V121000, 23V886000, and 23V690000) address steering gear sector shaft cracking, an improperly seated steering knuckle bearing, and a loose pitman arm to draglink fastener.
- What year Volvo VNL should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2016, 2012, 2014, and 2018 model years carry an 'Avoid' verdict with complaint indexes of 100, 93, 80, and 87, all higher than the 2024 model's index of 20.