2021 Volvo VHDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Volvo VHD. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-769 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 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

2021 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.

73%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 24V-790 · Oct 23, 2024 · 124,949 vehicles · 90,770 repaired

Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System)…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

55%repaired · 2025 Q4

Seats: critical fasteners

Recall 23V-769 · Nov 15, 2023 · 638 vehicles · 349 repaired

Risk. The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2022 Q4

Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners

Recall 20V-782 · Dec 15, 2020 · 6,982 vehicles · 5,398 repaired

Risk. If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2022 Q2

Steering

Recall 20V-535 · Sep 2, 2020 · 12 vehicles · 12 repaired

Risk. If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2022 Q3

Service brakes, air

Recall 20V-536 · Sep 2, 2020 · 11,127 vehicles · 9,155 repaired

Risk. A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2021 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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