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2023 Volvo VNRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Volvo VNR, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-511 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 82%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Unknown or other

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Volvo VNR 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

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

3 recalls

2023 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.

82%repaired · 2025 Q3

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 23V-511 · Jul 24, 2023 · 55,012 vehicles · 45,376 repaired

Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2025 Q1

Vehicle controls: braking

Recall 23V-255 · Apr 7, 2023 · 236 vehicles · 223 repaired

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.

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 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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In owners' words

What VNR owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My truck is going to neutral When ever I slow down and about to make a turn or for a stop light, and will not ho back in gear. Until I fully stop and put it in gear again - causing big problems -
Complaint 11515674 · Apr 5, 2023

Own a 2023 VNR?

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