2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
The 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC), potentially affecting up to 250,631 vehicles.
Recall 25V055000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 174 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VNR Electric trucks. The high voltage battery may contain loose hardware, which can create a short circuit inside the battery cells.
Consequence: A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owner letters will be mailed on or before August 25, 2025, for the additional vehicles added on July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks'...
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 23V512000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 172 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 15, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service...
View full details →Recall 23V401000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
| 243 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNR Electric vehicles. The power cables that connect to the windscreen heater relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to fail.
Consequence: A relay that fails in the closed position will continue to power the cabin heater, overheating the relay and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the power cable to relay connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2306.
View full details →Recall 23V025000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNRE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat.
Consequence: A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit and Instrument Cluster, and install replacement relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks...
View full details →Recall 22V705000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
| 9 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNRE vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volvo will inspect the battery packs, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The affected vehicles are within the manufacturer's control and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC).
Safety Rating for the 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S3401 102025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC - Volvo Trucks has developed a software accessory kit to improve heater relay monitoring.
S2989 102025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC - Volvo Trucks has developed a new ATVSA (Automatic Traction Voltage System Activation) Chassis Switch Cover that improves the chassis switch lock out.
S3138 102025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC - Volvo Trucks has determined that certain VNRE model vehicles could experience premature Electric Motor Drive (EMD) cable fatigue.
S3388 102025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC - Volvo Trucks has developed a software accessory kit to improve heater relay monitoring.
S3851 102025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC - Volvo Trucks has determined that certain VNRE model vehicles have been built with chassis ground studs that have insufficient contact to the frame rail that could cause a loss of ground connection.
CBR 2299 202501 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) - Vehicle Will Not "Start", Limited Speed, Instrument Cluster Showing Neutral After Gear Selected.
CBR-2423 202411 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C103F7A - Air Pressure System Fault After VECU Software Update
CBR-2288 202406 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Post Programing Faults
CBR-2321 202406 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Volvo Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) - Electric Vehicle Air Compressor (EVAC) Repair Process
S2673 202406 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC - Rear ESS Heater Bracket Update
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
- 2019 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
- 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) (current)
- 2024 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
- 2025 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
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