repaired · 2025 Q3
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Volvo VNLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Volvo VNL, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-511 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Volvo VNL has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 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.
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 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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In owners' words
What VNL owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Our trucking business name is Fast Way Express LLC and this is a complaint against TEC Equipment Las Vegas (Volvo dealership) in regards to a new Volvo semi truck we purchased on 6/13/2022. After only 10,600 miles and 216 engine hours, all the electrical modules on the truck stopped working. I have…
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