This 2024 model shows concerning reliability, primarily driven by 7 recallsβabove the VOLVO averageβcentered on the steering.
Key Factor:elevated steering issues
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (7) than the average VOLVO vehicle (0.8). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
7 recalls for this vehicle0.8 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
πWhy This Matters
Brake and steering systems are the foundation of vehicle control. Issues in these areas directly influence insurance risk assessments.
Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.
Given this model year's elevated concern level, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Focus Area:critical safety systems
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Various
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.8)
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Summary:
Safety & Reliability Score
29/100
Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-56
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-10
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2024 VOLVO VNL
Model Year2024
MakeVOLVO
ModelVNL
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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Apr23
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jun23
ISSUEFirst Report
Jan24
NEWProduction
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
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No Consumer Complaints Reported
Great news! There are currently no consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 VOLVO VNL. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.
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Primary Risk Areas
WHEELSAIR BAGSVISIBILITYELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)STEERING
Official Safety Recalls (7)
Campaign: 23V173000
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
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Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNR, VNL, and VHD vehicles. The hub covers do not properly fit on the hub and can detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A detached hub cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the hub covers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2302.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 23V403000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness, 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 RVXX2305.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 23V511000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 23V689000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks. A software programming error may cause the electronic stability control (ESC) to be inoperative.
Consequence
Driving with an inoperative electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2310.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 23V690000
STEERING
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Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNL, VHD, and VNR trucks. The fastener that connects two steering components, the pitman arm and draglink, may be loose, which can cause the connection to fail and result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts and install new cotter pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2311.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 23V886000
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
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Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2024 VNL truck. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assembly, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assembly.
Consequence
An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hendrickson will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2315.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 24V121000
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
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Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2025 VNL and VNR vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
Consequence
A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2401.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA Investigations
2 investigations
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2024 VNL.
INV-2024-1000π’ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding VNL performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 40,300
INV-2024-1001π’ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding VNL performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 41,079
Consumer Complaints
0 complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any recalls for the 2024 VOLVO VNL?
Yes, the 2024 VOLVO VNL has 7 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
Is the 2024 VOLVO VNL safe to drive?
The 2024 VOLVO VNL has 7 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.
Where can I check if my 2024 VOLVO VNL has open recalls?
You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local VOLVO dealer.
πYear-over-Year Context
πElevated Activity
Compared to earlier years, the 2024 model shows declining reliability trends, largely due to new steering components introduced in this generation. Recall frequency increased 133% versus the 2023 version.
π―Risk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Steering
Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk
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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm steering recalls are complete. Recall repairs are always free.
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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all steering recalls are completed before purchase.
Campaigns:23V69000023V88600024V121000
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Wheels
Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk
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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm wheels recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.
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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all wheels recalls are completed before purchase.
Campaign:23V173000
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Air bags
Issue: increases occupant injury risk
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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm air bags recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.
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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all air bags recalls are completed before purchase.
Campaign:23V403000
π‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your VOLVO dealer to verify recall completion status.
π§What This Means for You
Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 7 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your VOLVO dealer.
If any recalls are open, schedule service immediatelyβrecall repairs are always free.
Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used
Request full service history and documentation of all recall completions.
Consider whether adjacent model years (2023 or 2025) show better safety metrics.
Budget for thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on known problem areas.