2014 Volvo VHDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Volvo VHD. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-766 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Volvo VHD has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2014 Volvo VHD recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

25%repaired · 2020 Q1

Exterior lighting

Recall 18V-766 · Oct 30, 2018 · 4,625 vehicles · 1,145 repaired

Risk. The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2018 Q1

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 16V-735 · Oct 13, 2016 · 4,177 vehicles · 3,003 repaired

Risk. If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint,…

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90%repaired · 2016 Q1

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-739 · Nov 18, 2014 · 6,234 vehicles · 5,596 repaired

Risk. If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

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86%repaired · 2015 Q2

Seat belts

Recall 13V-618 · Nov 29, 2013 · 5,486 vehicles · 4,714 repaired

Risk. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in…

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–no report yet

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 13V-268 · Jun 26, 2013 · 23,056 vehicles

Risk. Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 13V-102 · Mar 21, 2013 · 5,207 vehicles

Risk. Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.

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Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other VHD year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VHD median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Volvo VHD, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Discrepancies in Required CFR ReportingAQ18005 · closed Aug 4, 2023
    No recall
  2. Stop Lamp Switch SignalPE13002 · closed Jul 3, 2013
    Led to recall 13V-268

Own a 2014 VHD?

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