repaired · 2025 Q1
Thermal management: fluid/coolant
Risk. A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2021 Volvo VNRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Volvo VNR, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 8 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 May 15, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Volvo VNR has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2021 Volvo VNR 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 Q1
Vehicle controls: braking
Risk. Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Wheels: hub
Risk. A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners
Risk. If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q3
Service brakes, air
Risk. A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Steering
Risk. If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Steering
Risk. The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, 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
2021 vs. every other VNR 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 VNR median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What VNR owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This Is a volvo semi tractor 2021 the original sunvisor was removed from tractor. And an off brand replacement was installed which is substantially smaller by 4 inches on each side of visor + it's mounted in wrong direction making morning and evening's very difficult due too extremely bright glares…
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