How many open recalls are there on the 2021 Volvo VNL?

There are 3 active NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Volvo VNL.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy any safety recall at no cost to the owner, regardless of warranty status, mileage, or whether you are the original owner. The dealership performs the work and bills the manufacturer. You should never pay out of pocket for a recall repair.

How do I check if a specific recall has been performed on my Volvo?

Run your VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or use the VIN decoder at the top of this page. The federal system shows the completion status of every safety recall on your specific vehicle, including campaigns the original owner may have addressed before you bought it.

How long do I have to claim a recall repair?

Most safety recalls have no expiration date — manufacturers must honor them indefinitely. A small subset of voluntary service campaigns and "customer satisfaction programs" do expire, typically 7-10 years from issue date. The campaigns listed on this page are full safety recalls; if your vehicle is covered, you can claim the repair at any time.

What if my dealer says they can't fix the recall?

Two situations: (1) parts shortage — manufacturers sometimes issue recalls before remedy parts are available; you may have to wait, but the dealer should give you a written acknowledgment that your vehicle is on the list. (2) Dealer error — if the dealer claims your VIN doesn't qualify when NHTSA's system says it does, escalate to NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline (1-888-327-4236). NHTSA can compel the manufacturer to honor the campaign.

When was the most recent recall on this vehicle issued?

The most recent recall in our records was campaign 20V241000, dated 2020-04-29. The oldest active campaign on file dates to 2020-07-01.

ProblemsByVin Recalls / 2021-VOLVO-VNL

3 active campaigns

2021 Volvo VNL recalls

Every active NHTSA recall campaign for this vehicle, ranked by severity. Each entry shows the consequence if left unfixed and the manufacturer's prescribed remedy.

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Recall timeline

When were recalls issued for the 2021 Volvo VNL? 2020 was the peak year with 2 campaigns issued. Most other years saw fewer or none.

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severe NHTSA 20V241000 April 29, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks

The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2001.

severe NHTSA 21V858000 November 4, 2021

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL vehicles

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2105.

severe NHTSA 20V384000 July 1, 2020

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses

If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.

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Recall data sourced from the NHTSA recallsByVehicle public API. Each campaign number above links to the official federal record; you can also verify the full recall history at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/Volvo/VNL. Campaign numbers, consequences, and remedies are reproduced from the official record. Manufacturers are required to provide the remedy free of charge for safety recalls — contact your nearest dealer with the campaign number to schedule the repair.