Model year

2021 Volvo VNL

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

Recall campaigns covering this model year719k 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 VNL 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

7 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Volvo VNL

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 VNL
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
21V-858Nov 4, 2021Machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump, breaking the shaft seal and resulting in a loss of power steering assistSteering3Part 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
20V-384Jul 1, 2020Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubsEquipment89Part replacement
20V-241Apr 29, 2020Steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightenedSteering23Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Volvo VNL

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

    150 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.

    • 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-2214 202404 Apr 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Turbo Compound 2nd Generation - EGR And / Or DPF Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Diagnostic And Repair Information.
    • CBR-2013 202404 Apr 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
    • 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
    • S3875 202401 Jan 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fleet Improvement Campaign: (ABS) Software Update and Brake Inspection
    • S3787 202312 Dec 7, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fleet Campaign: Certain Wegman Volvo trucks could have an issue with the Rear Air Suspension not being set correctly from the factory. The incorrectly adjusted suspension could cause incorrect working angles in the drive line.
    • S2962 202312 Dec 18, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Campaign: Volvo trucks has determined that certain VN model trucks built with an D13 Turbo Compound engine that have had a reman TC unit installed could experience a failure with the reman TC unit.
    • 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.
    • S3672 202311 Nov 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Campaign: For certain Volvo Trucks configurations an updated adaptive cruise software has been developed. The new software will be delivered as an updated PAR file to the ABS Module and will help reduce heat load on steer axleâ™s brake assemblies du…
    • PSM23vna73 Nov 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Parts Sales and Marketing Bulletin: Volvo Trucks is excited to announce an additional year warranty program on Volvo Reman AMT I-Shift Complete Transmissions. This extended warranty of 3 years or 350,000 miles on the transmission will be applicable when dea…
    • S7631 202310 Oct 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Campaign: This Service Campaign is the solution for the Proprietary Hubcap Recall SC0425 that effected Volvo VAH, VHD, VN, VNE Models. This Service Campaign also covers trucks that were shipped short from the factory or removed in the field. Volvo T…
    • CBR-399 202310 Oct 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster.
    • CBR-206 202310 Oct 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Vehicle Speed Factor (K-Factor) Programming - Speed Factor Value Incorrect When Calculated In Premium Tech Tool (PTT); Speedometer Reading Incorrectly Following A Change To Vehicle Speed Factor - US17+OBD16 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Year 2018.
    • V-258-002 202309 Sep 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
    • V-258-001 202309 Sep 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
    • CBR-2297 202309 Sep 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Volvo Chassis - Nonfunctioning 12vAccessory Power Supply - Model Year(MY) 2017 To Present
    • CBR-2305 202308 Aug 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Valve Stem Extension Contacting Outer Wheel
    • CBR-2131 202308 Aug 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3,U029D, U029E - USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions)
    • V728-005A 202308 Aug 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
    • CBR-2120 202308 Aug 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
    • CBR-2078 202308 Aug 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Turbo-Compound Engines - DTC P024400- Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Range/Performance - US21+OBD20 ToUS21+OBD22 Emissions
    • S3367 202307 Jul 10, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fleet Campaign: Bunk Wiring Inspection
    • V-821-002 202307 Jul 3, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: Hood Cable Breaking or Binding
    • CBR-2298 202307 Jul 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Volvo DEF Dosing Valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P202D00, P208E00, P103B00 - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
    • CBR-2297 202307 Jul 5, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Volvo Chassis - Nonfunctioning 12v Accessory Power Supply - Model Year (MY) 2017 To Present
    • CBR-2112 202307 Jul 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
    • KC-2128 Mar 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine Control Module (EMS) Software Information - Improvement List (Change Log), March 2023 – US21+OBD2021 Emissions ONLY
    • KC-399 Nov 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster
    • KC-399 Nov 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster
    • KC-2195 Oct 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
    • KC-183 Oct 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - ( AMT, I-Shift ) - Transmission Grinding When Downshifting ; Range Synchronizer (Synchro) Timing Procedure - US07 And Newer
    • V-363-001 Oct 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB Washer Reservoir Leak
    • KC-399 Oct 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster
    • KC-2201 Oct 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – October 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
    • KC-399 Oct 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster
    • KC-401 Oct 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P24F600 Or P24F700 - US14+OBD15 Emissions And Newer, Model Year 2016 And Newer
    • SMB00-108C Sep 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Expendable Items Parts List.
    • KC-2139 Aug 12, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil - Vehicles Built Between October 2020 And June 2021
    • KC-2018 Nov 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Diagnostic Trouble Code P200200 - Diagnostic Information; US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions
    • V-265-002 Sep 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB-Charge Air Cooler t-clamp install.
    • CBR-2163 Aug 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine Control Module (EMS) Software Information - Improvement List (Change Log), US21+OBD2020 – US21+OBD2021 Emissions Turbo compound Engines ONLY
    • CBR-2201 Aug 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
    • CBR-2131 Aug 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E
    • CBR-2201 Aug 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
    • KC-145 Aug 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
    • KC-13 Jun 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - Air Leak At Wet Tank - Model VNL
    • KC-435 Jun 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
    • KC-2174 Jun 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
    • KC-13 Jun 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Volvo Chassis - Air Leak At Wet Tank - Model VNL
    • KC-2028 Jun 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
    • KC-2107 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
    • KC-2112 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.