2022 Volvo VNL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2022 Volvo VNL has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

7Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2022 Volvo VNL recalls

Windshield wiper motor may fail, reducing visibility

Recall 23V511Jul 24, 202355,012 vehicles affected

The windshield wiper motor gears in certain Volvo trucks may wear out early, causing the wiper motor to fail and the wipers to stop working.

Side Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash

Recall 23V403Jun 4, 202329 vehicles affected

A missing electrical circuit in the driver seat can prevent the side curtain air bag from deploying during a crash.

Air Tank Bracket Bolts May Break, Risking Tank Detaching

Recall 22V896Dec 6, 2022412 vehicles affected

Certain Volvo VNL trucks from 2022 and 2023 have air tank bracket fasteners that were tightened too much during assembly, so they may break over time.

Transmission May Unexpectedly Shift Into Neutral

Recall 21V781Oct 6, 2021162 vehicles affected

The electronic control unit software in certain vehicles may allow the automatic transmission to shift into neutral without warning.

Hubcap Can Separate and Create a Road Hazard

Recall 21V417Jun 2, 20211,050 vehicles affected

Certain 2021-2022 Volvo VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR trucks have a hubcap compression spring that can allow the hubcap to separate from the wheel hub while driving.

Wheels May Bend or Break, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 21V098Feb 19, 202122 vehicles affected

Certain wheels fitted to these trucks, Alcoa Mirror Polish wheels in size 22.5 x 8.25, may not be able to support their load under certain circumstances.

Engine Flywheel May Detach, Causing Power Loss or Crash

Recall 21V065Feb 11, 20212 vehicles affected

Some vehicles have engine flywheel capscrews that may not have been torqued correctly during assembly.

Most common 2022 Volvo VNL problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Structure1
Service Brakes, Air1

What owners report

2024-01-29, Service Brakes, Air
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 10 MPH, after which the low coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low on coolant. After refilling the reservoir, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The contact also stated that the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard while at a stopped and the contact heard a hissing sound coming from the brake pedal, after which the brakes briefly releas
2023-03-03, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL860. The contact stated that upon attempting to drain the driver’s side air tank, he noticed that the air tank flaring was loose. The service technician tightened the flaring. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that the screws of the visor light located outside the windshield were falling. The contact then noticed that the visor cover was vibrating. The contact veered to the side of the road and inserted the screws in the visor cover and attempted to tighten the screws; however, the failure persisted while driving. The contact used a plastic bag to hold the visor cover into place. Additionally, the contact sta

2022 Volvo VNL questions

Does the 2022 Volvo VNL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2022 Volvo VNL: Windshield wiper motor may fail, reducing visibility; Side Air Bag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Air Tank Bracket Bolts May Break, Risking Tank Detaching; Transmission May Unexpectedly Shift Into Neutral; Hubcap Can Separate and Create a Road Hazard. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo VNL?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Structure (1), Service Brakes, Air (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Volvo VNL has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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