repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: diesel
Risk. A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2023 Volvo VNProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2023 Volvo VN. It is covered by 9 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 April 17, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Volvo VN has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2023 Volvo VN 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System)…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Vehicle speed control
Risk. An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk. An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Steering
Risk. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Structure: critical fasteners
Risk. Improperly secured cabinets can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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
2023 vs. every other VN 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 VN median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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