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2025 Volvo VNProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2025 Volvo VN. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-790 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Lowest repair rate 73%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Volvo VN 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.

8 recalls

2025 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.

90%repaired · 2026 Q3

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 25V-332 · Jun 6, 2025 · 228 vehicles · 205 repaired

Risk. An electrical short can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine: diesel

Recall 25V-257 · Apr 17, 2025 · 102 vehicles · 85 repaired

Risk. A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

96%repaired · 2026 Q2

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 24V-665 · Sep 10, 2024 · 156 vehicles · 150 repaired

Risk. Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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92%repaired · 2026 Q2

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 24V-503 · Jul 2, 2024 · 12 vehicles · 11 repaired

Risk. The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2025 Q1

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Do not drive

Recall 24V-423 · Jun 9, 2024 · 3 vehicles · 3 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2026 Q1

Link: connection

Do not drive

Recall 24V-396 · Jun 4, 2024 · 3,502 vehicles · 3,500 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2026 Q1

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 24V-397 · Jun 4, 2024 · 424 vehicles · 375 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of power steering assist increases the 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

2025 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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  • Caution
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  • Best
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