2021 Volvo VNL

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2021 Volvo VNL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:52:14.726Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo VNL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 highlighted. 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 8 complaints 1999: 11 complaints 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2007: 15 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2013: 7 complaints 2014: 8 complaints 2015: 5 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2021: 0 complaints
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YearComplaints
19900
19910
19920
19930
19940
19950
19960
19970
19988
199911
200010
20011
20021
20032
20045
20056
20067
200715
20083
20092
20100
20114
20125
20137
20148
20155
201612
20170
20188
20194
20200
20210
20222
20231
20240
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20200520 — steering

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.

Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586.

Campaign 20V241000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200818 — equipment

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.

Campaign 20V384000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200928 — steering

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.

Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin nut is installed and that it properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020.

Campaign 20V535000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201007 — service brakes, air

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging.

Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 20V536000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210125 — service brakes, hydraulic

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing.

Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021.

Campaign 20V782000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210712 — wheels

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.

Campaign 21V417000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20211210 — steering

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump, breaking the shaft seal and resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2105.

Campaign 21V858000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Volvo VNL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 20V241000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V384000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V535000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V536000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V782000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V417000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V858000 (steering) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2021 Volvo VNL reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo VNL have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.