Model year

2021 Volvo VHD

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year6145k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Volvo VHD by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

6 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Volvo VHD

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo VHD
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-790Oct 23, 2024Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop workingElectrical system124,949Software update
23V-769Nov 15, 2023Passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floorSeats638Part replacement
21V-417Jun 2, 2021Hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separateWheels1,050Not stated
20V-782Dec 15, 2020Collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testingBrakes6,982Inspection
20V-536Sep 2, 2020Die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodgingBrakes11,127Part replacement
20V-535Sep 2, 2020King pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assemblySteering12Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Volvo VHD

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    238 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • TSB 373-001 202609 Sep 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in melted insulation around the terminal area. The alternator power cable connection should maintain a stable electrical contact without overheating or insu…
    • CBR 2398 202609 Sep 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This CBR solution addresses the issue of binding between the outer air filter housing and inner HVAC box due to misalignment during installation.
    • CBR 983-7 202604 Apr 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Volvo Chassis - Model VHD - Splash Shield Rubbing Lower Cowl - Model Year 2018 - Current.
    • CBR 2246-5 032026 Mar 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear. Volvo Chassis
    • CBR 2172-7 032026 Mar 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - No Start Condition After Over the Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
    • CBR 976-7 202601 Jan 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Volvo Chassis - I-Shift Transmission - Moisture / Contamination Found In The Transmission Electronic Control Unit (TECU ) Air Ports And Control Housing.
    • CBR 2190-10 202601 Jan 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Volvo DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and US22+OBD23 (DOES NOT APPLY TO VN(4))
    • CBR 199-7 202512 Dec 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - 3 Liter Engines ONLY - Engine Coolant Pump Housing Leak; Coolant Found Around The Oil Cooler Duct Cover Or In Between The Coolant Pump Housing And Oil Cooler Housing
    • CBR 2016-18 202511 Nov 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Frame or Cab Lean
    • CBR 199-6 202511 Nov 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - 13 Liter Engines ONLY - Engine Coolant Pump Housing Leak; Coolant Found Around The Oil Cooler Duct Cover Or In Between The Coolant Pump Housing And Oil Cooler Housing
    • CBR 2172-5 082025 Aug 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - When an OTA (Over-The-Air) job starts to program the VECU blocks the starter relay out, if the job ends in a Critical failure, the vehicle will remain in Safe State.
    • CBR 939 072025 Jul 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - US17AbstractVolvo Chassis equipped with Volvo Active Driver Assist may display DTC / Fault code SPN 516103 FMI 19 on Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) or J-Pro, and code 167 in Bendix ACOM software.
    • CBR 2488 072025 Jul 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit GPS location data.
    • CBR 2016-14 202505 May 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - Frame Or Cab Lean
    • CBR 901-5 202505 May 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Remote Control Central Door Lock, Programming; Key Fob Cannot Be Programmed Or Does Not Work After Programming - Model Year 2018 And Newer
    • CBR 445-11 202505 May 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicles Equipped With a Common Rail Fuel System - Aftermarket Secondary Fuel Filters, Important Information On Approved Filters - US17+OBD16 toUS21+OBD23
    • CBR 170-8 202505 May 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Inactive Code P25AE00 Being Generated After A Hard Pull And A Momentary Drop In Engine Oil Pressure (Low Oil Pressure) (Possible Related Codes - SPN4811 , SPN 100 , PID 100)
    • TSB V-710-001 202504 Apr 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB - V-710-001 Engine Crossmember Loose Hardware.
    • CBR 2452 202503 Mar 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Driver Display Popup Error "Door Is Open. Shift Transmission To Neutral." -Instrument Cluster Software Update
    • CBR 561 202503 Mar 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
    • TSB - V-891-001 Feb 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB - Due to cracking in the step area of the fairing, an updated support bracket has been introduced. The new support bracket will provide the better structure behind the fairing, reducing the likelihood of cracking.
    • CBR - 2016 202502 Feb 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Troubleshooting cab lean should only begin after completing a vehicle preparation procedure to ensure all components are in place and settled.
    • CBR - 2416 202502 Feb 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This CBR solution provides a step-by-step procedure for using longer Hood Tilt Switch mount screws and additional washers on Volvo Auto Hauler (VAH) and Volvo Heavy Duty (VHD) models.
    • S7631 202501 Jan 1, 2025 · Service Campaign
      SC - Volvo Proprietary Steerable Axle Hubcap Replacement
    • CBR 2438-1 202501 Jan 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Volvo Chassis - No-Crank Issue After Programming
    • CBR 2016-12 202501 Jan 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Frame Or Cab Lean
    • V-321-002 202412 Dec 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Trucks has identified that some VN model vehicles equipped with auxiliary power unit batteries may experience insufficient battery system charging. This could lead to early battery failure and improper functioning of the auxiliary power systems. Fol…
    • V-321-001 202412 Dec 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Trucks has identified that some VN model vehicles equipped with auxiliary power unit batteries may experience insufficient battery system charging. This could lead to early battery failure and improper functioning of the auxiliary power systems. Fol…
    • RD24-041 202412 Dec 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      These repair instructions are intended to address the following fault(s): P009B-13 (Electric Pressure Relief Valve – Circuit Open).
    • CBR-2016 202412 Dec 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Frame lean can be caused by several seemingly isolated possibilities. The two most common are suspension and frame assembly issues.
    • CBR-997 202411 Nov 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft rear main seal leak, when the actual cause is the crankshaft adaptor O-ring.
    • CBR-2416 202411 Nov 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This CBR solution provides a step-by-step procedure to replace the hood tilt switch on Volvo Autohauler (VAH) and Volvo Heavy Duty (VHD) models, specifically for units equipped with bodybuilder applications that enable remote start/stop functionality outsid…
    • CBR-2260 202410 Nov 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair
    • CBR-466 202410 Oct 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P009B13 Fuel Pressure Relief Control – Circuit Open; Possible Derate - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 Emissions
    • CBR-570 202409 Sep 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - US17 GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults - Model Year 2017 To 2024
    • CBR-2376 202409 Sep 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Drivers Information Display (DID) Inoperative/Goes Blank During Vehicle Operation
    • CBR-2398 202409 Sep 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Volvo Chassis - HVAC Fresh Air Door Binding
    • CBR-731 202409 Sep 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Model D or F (mDrive and I-Shift, AMT-D, AMT-F) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Years 2010 And Newer
    • CBR-2391 202408 Aug 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U010187- Lost Communication With TECU
    • CBR-561 202408 Aug 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
    • CBR-523 202408 Aug 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Overhead Wear Overview - Model Year2018 To Current (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY)
    • CBR-343 202408 Aug 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: On Volvo chassis with an I-Shift and Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians being unable to pinpoint the source of the air leak.
    • CBR-2356 202407 Jul 9, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Drivers Information Display (DID)Inoperative After Cluster Replacement And Programming
    • CBR-2350 202407 Jul 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
    • CBR-2383 202406 Jun 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection/Instructions
    • CBR-2376 202406 Jun 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Drivers Information Display (DID) Inoperative/Goes Blank During Vehicle Operation
    • CBR-2356 202406 Jun 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Drivers Information Display (DID) Inoperative After Cluster Replacement And Programming
    • CBR-817 202405 May 24, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Volvo Chassis - Enable Air Suspension Gauge Function - US17 And Newer Chassis ONLY
    • CBR-2139 202405 May 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil.
    • CBR-2360 202404 Apr 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Chassis Equipped With VECU5 Active Datalink/Communication Faults For Multiple Modules; ABS And SRS Communication Faults.
    • CBR-2356 202403 Mar 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: After cluster replacement and programming, the Driver Information Display (DID) may not function as designed.
    • CBR-2346 202403 Mar 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: It may be possible for Bergstrom controlled Eberspacher Espar parking heaters to ignite and burn for 5 min and never start again.
    • CBR-2139 202403 Mar 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head.
    • CBR-408 202403 Mar 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: On a Volvo Chassis - US16 - with the Bendix Lane Departure Warning System ( LDW )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated.
    • KC-2350 Feb 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.
    • KC-2347 Feb 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
    • KC-202 Feb 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
    • KC-2014 Feb 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer
    • CBR-2333 202401 Jan 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
    • CBR-2320 202312 Dec 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.