repaired · 2025 Q3
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Volvo VNLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2022 Volvo VNL, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-417 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 29, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Volvo VNL has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine and engine cooling
1Service brakes, air
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2022 Volvo VNL 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 · 2025 Q2
Side/window: curtain
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Service brakes, air: critical fasteners
Risk. Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q2
Wheels: hub
Risk. A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Wheels
Risk. Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Engine
Risk. A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2022 vs. every other VNL 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What VNL owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 10 MPH, after which the low coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After a visual inspection of the engine…
The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL860. The contact stated that upon attempting to drain the driver’s side air tank, he noticed that the air tank flaring was loose. The service technician tightened the flaring. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that…
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