2014 Volvo VNMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Volvo VNM. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-274 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 22, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Volvo VNM 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.

10 recalls

2014 Volvo VNM 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.

88%repaired · 2018 Q2

Service brakes, air

Recall 16V-928 · Dec 22, 2016 · 5,547 vehicles · 4,902 repaired

Risk. If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2017 Q1

Service brakes

Recall 15V-524 · Aug 17, 2015 · 2,854 vehicles · 2,622 repaired

Risk. If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2016 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 15V-274 · May 11, 2015 · 185 vehicles · 129 repaired

Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2016 Q1

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-739 · Nov 18, 2014 · 6,234 vehicles · 5,596 repaired

Risk. If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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94%repaired · 2016 Q1

Disc: caliper

Recall 14V-555 · Sep 11, 2014 · 3,175 vehicles · 2,989 repaired

Risk. If the disc brake caliper detaches from the backing plate it can affect the brakes to that particular wheel causing the vehicle to "pull" to the left or right,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2015 Q4

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Recall 14V-356 · Jun 20, 2014 · 1,025 vehicles · 958 repaired

Risk. If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2015 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 14V-139 · Mar 24, 2014 · 426 vehicles · 423 repaired

Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2015 Q2

Seat belts

Recall 13V-618 · Nov 29, 2013 · 5,486 vehicles · 4,714 repaired

Risk. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 13V-268 · Jun 26, 2013 · 23,056 vehicles

Risk. Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 13V-102 · Mar 21, 2013 · 5,207 vehicles

Risk. Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.

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

2014 vs. every other VNM 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 VNM median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Volvo VNM, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Discrepancies in Required CFR ReportingAQ18005 · closed Aug 4, 2023
    No recall
  2. Stop Lamp Switch SignalPE13002 · closed Jul 3, 2013
    Led to recall 13V-268

Own a 2014 VNM?

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