2021 Volvo Vnr Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Volvo Vnr.

< older2023
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
10

Worst 2021 Volvo Vnr Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

#21 complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Volvo Vnr.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1

Recalls for 2021 Volvo Vnr

10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~20,930 vehicles.

23V280000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
~125 affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric 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.

23V255000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING
~236 affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.

23V255000FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
~236 affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.

21V417000WHEELS:HUB
~1,050 affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

21V417000WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
~1,050 affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

20V782000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
~6,982 affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.

20V536000SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
~11,127 affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

20V535000STEERING
~12 affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.

20V384000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~89 affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

20V241000STEERING
~23 affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.

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