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2023 Volvo VNL (4)Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Volvo VNL (4), most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-214 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 98%Owner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 15, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Volvo VNL (4) has problems

1 complaint 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
Air bags11

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

2 recalls

2023 Volvo VNL (4) 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.

98%repaired · 2026 Q3

Hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Recall 25V-214 · Apr 8, 2025 · 5,257 vehicles · 5,140 repaired

Risk. A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2026 Q3

Controls: proportioning relay valve

Recall 25V-102 · Feb 18, 2025 · 8 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing 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

2023 vs. every other VNL (4) 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 VNL (4) median. How we score

'23'24'25'26'27
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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What VNL (4) owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The truck was involved in a head on collision at 64mph and the drivers air bag did not deploy. Although the accident was caused by another driver going the wrong way on the highway I am concerned with the fact that the air bag did not deploy
Complaint 11718068 · Feb 15, 2026

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