2025 Volvo VNL Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
27/100
#12 most-complained of 16 VNL years
The 2025 Volvo VNL has 0 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, for a Complaint Index of 27, ranking 12th out of 16 model years. It has no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2025 Volvo VNL problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2025 Volvo VNL recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2025 compared with other VNL years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Volvo VNL reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2025 Volvo VNL and its Complaint Index is 27, which ranks 12th out of 16 Volvo VNL model years. There are no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- Does the 2025 Volvo VNL have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 VNL, covering a steering gear sector shaft that may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture. This is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Volvo VNL should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018 Volvo VNL model years carry an Avoid verdict, with Complaint Index values of 93, 80, 100, and 87 respectively. The 2025 VNL is not flagged as Avoid.
- How does the 2025 VNL compare to other VNL years?
- The 2025 VNL has a Complaint Index of 27 and ranks 12th worst out of 16 model years with data, meaning most other years have fewer reported issues relative to complaints on file.