2022 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
25
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 VOLVO VN
The 2022 VOLVO VN has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 25 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2022 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2022 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 257,031 vehicles.
Recall 25V257000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
Consequence: A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.
View full details →Recall 24V790000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 124,949 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Consequence: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.
View full details →Recall 24V790000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 124,949 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Consequence: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.
View full details →Recall 24V741000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
| 2,098 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles. When the Controller Area Network (CAN) communications are interrupted and the vehicle is in limp mode, an incorrect accelerator pedal signal can result in unintended acceleration. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Consequence: Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2408.
View full details →Recall 24V741000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 2,098 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles. When the Controller Area Network (CAN) communications are interrupted and the vehicle is in limp mode, an incorrect accelerator pedal signal can result in unintended acceleration. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Consequence: Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2408.
View full details →Recall 23V769000 — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 638 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. The passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seatbelt Assembly Anchorage."
Consequence: The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2312.
View full details →Recall 22V399000 — STEERING
| 1,779 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN tractor trailers. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace steering gears on vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Truck customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2202.
View full details →Recall 22V115000 — STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 209 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN L4 and L4E (Sleeper) trucks. The cabinets may be improperly secured to the walls due to the bolts being installed without the required washers.
Consequence: Improperly secured cabinets can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install washers to the existing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2201.
View full details →Recall 22V115000 — STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 209 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN L4 and L4E (Sleeper) trucks. The cabinets may be improperly secured to the walls due to the bolts being installed without the required washers.
Consequence: Improperly secured cabinets can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install washers to the existing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2201.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 VOLVO VN
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 VOLVO VN.
Safety Rating for the 2022 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 VOLVO VN
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 25 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR 2190-10 202601 — ENGINE
CBR - Volvo DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and US22+OBD23 (DOES NOT APPLY TO VN(4))
CBR 2128-7 202601 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software Information - Improvement List (Change Log), US21+OBD2021 Emissions ONLY
CBR 2128-7 202601 — ENGINE
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software Information - Improvement List (Change Log), US21+OBD2021 Emissions ONLY
TSB V-258-002A 202504 — ENGINE
TSB - Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor Replacement.
S7631 202310 — WHEELS
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 Trucks now has a solution to replace the Proprietary...
KC-2043 Rev 4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information - Improvement List, Through June 2023 - US21+OBD2020 Emissions
S3129 — POWER TRAIN
Campaign: Certain Volvo trucks could experience leakage from the Charge Air Cooler Pipe Crimp Clamps. This could result in a boost leak or hose blow off.
KC-2262 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR: Volvo - Transmission Will Not Shift Into 12TH Gear Under A Load.
M0231 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EC: Volvo Vehicle Emission Label
S3029 — STEERING
Campaign for checking steering gear hardware torque
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 VOLVO VN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN
- 2017 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2019 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO VN — 4 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO VN (current)
- 2023 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2024 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2025 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2026 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
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